eddy current
ˈɛdi ˈkɜrənt
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Definition of eddy current - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

physicsTECH.circular electric current induced in a conductor by a changing magnetic fieldTECH.
  • The transformer's efficiency is reduced by eddy currents in its core..
  • Eddy currents can cause significant energy loss in motors.
  • Engineers are working to minimize eddy currents in the new design.
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water boundary
boundary where an eddy meets main current

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  1. French:courant de Foucault, ...
  2. German:Wirbelstrom, ...
  3. Italian:corrente parassita, ...
  4. Spanish:corriente de Foucault, ...
  5. Portuguese:corrente de Foucault, ...
  6. Chinese:涡流, ...
  7. Japanese:渦電流, ...
  8. Arabic:تيار دوامي, ...
  9. Hebrew:זֶרֶם מְעַגְלִי, ...
  10. Russian:вихревые токи, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вихровий струм, ...
  12. Hindi:भंवर धारा, ...
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