inductance

 
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʌkt(ə)ns/

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