/ˌɪndʌkˈtæns/ i-nduk-tahns

Definitions

1. noun

The property of a circuit or device that opposes changes in current flow, measured in henries.

“The inductance of the coil was crucial for the functioning of the electrical circuit.”

2. noun

A device that stores energy in a magnetic field, used to filter or transform electrical signals.

“The inductance of the capacitor helped smooth out the voltage in the power supply.”

3. noun

A quantity that represents the opposition to changes in current flow in a circuit or device, measured in henries.

“The engineer measured the inductance of the circuit to determine its resonance frequency.”