Definitions for self-induction

self-induction self-in·duc·tion

Spelling: [self-in-duhk-shuh n]
IPA: /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌk ʃən/

Self-Induction is a 14 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 1737 anagrams from letters in self-induction (-cdefiilnnostu).

Definitions for self-induction

noun

  1. the process by which an electromotive force is induced in a circuit by a varying current in that circuit.

Origin of self-induction

First recorded in 1870-75

Examples for self-induction

He has not deemed it necessary to deal with self-induction, except in connection with the question of sparking.

The scientific name for this electrical inertia is "self-induction."

In a single circuit, consisting of a straight wire and a parallel return wire there is little or no self-induction.

Now self-induction can be overcome by combining it with capacity.

This is prevented by self-induction in the primary winding, which opposes any change in the current strength.

self-induction is due to the action of the current upon itself during variations in strength.

Reactance is the effect of self-induction in hindering the flow of current.

Thus the phenomena of self-induction are accounted for by the supposed medium.

The self-induction of a telephone line is smaller as its wires are closer together.

The effect of the iron core is to increase the self-induction.

Word Value for self-induction
Scrable

7

Words with friends

8

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