inductance

[ in-duhk-tuhns ]

noun

, Electricity.

1. that property of a circuit by which a change in current induces, by electromagnetic induction, an electromotive force. : L Compare inductive coupling, mutual inductance, self-inductance.
2. inductor ( def 1 ).

inductance

/ ɪnˈdʌktəns /

noun

1. Also calledinduction the property of an electric circuit as a result of which an electromotive force is created by a change of current in the same circuit (self-inductance) or in a neighbouring circuit (mutual inductance). It is usually measured in henries L See also self-inductance mutual inductance
2. another name for inductor

inductance

/ ĭn-dŭk′təns /

1. A measure of the reaction of electrical components (especially coils) to changes in current flow by creating a magnetic field and inducing a voltage. Its unit is the henry.

inductance

1. A process whereby the effect of induction is used to alter the current (see also current ) in an electrical circuit .

Word History and Origins

Origin of inductance¹

First recorded in 1885–90; induct + -ance

Example Sentences

Unfortunately, because the inductance of such devices is proportional to their cross-sectional area, it is difficult to miniaturize them while keeping a reasonably high inductance.

From Nature

He soon showed that by distributing the line's inductance uniformly, it was possible to diminish both the signal's attenuation and its distortion.

From Nature

The frames have batteries in the earpieces that are charged on an inductance stand.

From New York Times

B, battery; I, induction coil; K, key; S, spark-gap; L, inductance coil; C, condenser; A, aerial.

From Project Gutenberg

The plate circuit of the second tube is connected to the plate of the detector tube through both capacity and inductance.”

From Project Gutenberg