English noun: inductance | |||
1. | inductance (phenomenon) an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current | ||
Synonyms | induction | ||
Broader (hypernym) | electrical phenomenon | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | mutual induction, self-induction | ||
2. | inductance (artifact) an electrical device (typically a conducting coil) that introduces inductance into a circuit | ||
Synonyms | inductor | ||
Broader (hypernym) | electrical device | ||