inductance
noun/ɪnˈdʌktəns/
Frequency rank: #19,336 most common English word
Meaning
The property of an electric conductor or circuit that causes an electromotive force to be generated when the current changes.
Example sentence
The engineer measured the inductance of the coil to ensure it would filter the signal correctly.
Synonyms & related words
- impedance
- reactance
- resistance
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