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magnetic induction

noun

, Electricity.
  1. Also called magnetic flux density. a vector quantity used as a measure of a magnetic field. : B
  2. magnetization induced by proximity to a magnetic field.


magnetic induction

noun

  1. another name for magnetic flux density
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magnetic induction

  1. The process by which a substance, such as iron, becomes magnetized by a magnetic field.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of magnetic induction1

First recorded in 1850–55
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Example Sentences

Its mass is twice that of our sun, but its magnetic field is an astounding 43,000 gauss, a unit for measuring magnetic induction.

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And a magnetic induction coil controls a metal plate that conducts heat away from the electrode to rapidly cool it down and shut off the scent.

Now, there's increasing interest in magnetic induction cooktops – surfaces that cook much faster than conventional stoves, without igniting a flame or heating an electric coil.

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It’s basically a new standard to support faster charging via magnetic induction.

The technology relies on magnetic induction, which uses an electrical current to generate a magnetic field, creating voltage that powers the phone.

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