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inductance

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʌkt(ə)ns/
Definition of inductance

noun

[mass noun] Physics
  • the property of an electric conductor or circuit that causes an electromotive force to be generated by a change in the current flowing: the inductance of the winding [count noun]:an inductance of 40 mH
  • [count noun] a component with the property of inductance.

Origin:

late 19th century: from induction + -ance

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Definition of inductance in the US English dictionary
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