faradic

American  

[fuh-rad-ik] / fəˈræd ɪk /

adjective

Electricity.

1. of or relating to a discontinuous, asymmetric, alternating current from the secondary winding of an induction coil.

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faradic British  

/ fəˈrædɪk, ˌfærəˈdeɪɪk /

adjective

1. of or concerned with an intermittent asymmetric alternating current such as that induced in the secondary winding of an induction coil

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Etymology

Origin of faradic

From the French word faradique, dating back to 1875–80. See farad, -ic

Example Sentences

Muscular contractions, as induced by strong faradic currents, are to be dreaded in direct proportion to the acuteness of the inflammation, resp. the sensitiveness of the inflamed tissues.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

As to the mode of administration of the baths in cases of the class under consideration, the use of both currents is requisite; the galvanic as a nutrient, the faradic as an excito-motor agent.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

I had both a galvanic and a faradic battery at his house, which, in addition to appropriate medicinal treatment, I applied daily to the affected joints,—using mainly the faradic current.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

Several manufacturers of this city turn out good and serviceable faradic instruments.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

For this it is stimulated by an intermittent faradic current passing once a second for five minutes.

From The Mechanism of Life by Leduc, Stéphane