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inductor

 

[ ɪnˈdʌktər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

electrical component

An inductor is a passive electrical component that stores energy in its magnetic field when electric current flows through it. It is primarily used in electronic circuits to control the flow of electricity and filter signals. Inductors are often found in applications such as transformers, chokes, and resonant circuits.

Synonyms

choke, coil, conductor

Examples of usage

  • The inductor in the circuit helps filter out high-frequency noise.
  • Inductors are essential components in radio transmitters.
  • The inductance of the coil determines how much energy it can store.
  • We measured the resistance of the inductor with a multimeter.

Translations

Translations of the word "inductor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indutor

🇮🇳 इंडक्टर

🇩🇪 Induktor

🇮🇩 induktor

🇺🇦 індуктор

🇵🇱 induktor

🇯🇵 インダクタ

🇫🇷 inducteur

🇪🇸 inductor

🇹🇷 indüktör

🇰🇷 인덕터

🇸🇦 محث

🇨🇿 induktor

🇸🇰 induktor

🇨🇳 电感器

🇸🇮 induktor

🇮🇸 indúktor

🇰🇿 индуктор

🇬🇪 ინდუქტორი

🇦🇿 indüktor

🇲🇽 inductor

Etymology

The term 'inductor' is derived from the Latin word 'inducere', which means 'to lead in'. It was first used in the context of electrical engineering in the 19th century, particularly as the study of electromagnetism began to evolve. The invention and development of inductors can be largely attributed to physicists such as Michael Faraday and Joseph Henry, who explored the principles of electromagnetic induction. As electrical technologies progressed, inductors became a vital component in various devices, serving functions such as energy storage, filtering, and stabilizing electrical currents. Over time, various types of inductors have been developed, including air-core, ferrite-core, and laminated-core inductors, each suitable for different applications. Industrial and consumer electronics rely heavily on inductors for their functionality, underscoring the importance of this component in modern technology.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,725, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.