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generation of an electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit by changing the current in that circuit; usually measured in henries

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  1. n. generation of an electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit by changing the current in that circuit; usually measured in henries
  2. Induction in a circuit due to the action of one portion of a current upon an adjacent portion during periods of varying current strength. The nature of the induction is such as to oppose the action which produces it.
  3. Induction in a circuit due to the action of one portion of acurrent upon an adjacent portion during periods of varying currentstrength. The nature of the induction is such as to oppose the actionwhich produces it.
  4. n generation of an electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit by changing the current in that circuit; usually measured in henries