eddy current
eddy current noun: an induced electric current formed within the body of a conductor when it is exposed to a time varying magnetic field; used in induction heating and in some braking and damping systems.
Noun
eddy current (plural eddy currents)
- An induced electric current formed within the body of a conductor when it is exposed to a time varying magnetic field; used in induction heating and in some braking and damping systems.
- Rail inspection focuses on identifying defects through ultrasonic testing and eddy-current assessment, so that issues can be removed before they lead to rail breaks.2026 March 18, Peter Plisner, “Tackling broken rails: the skills and technology improving safety”, in RAIL, number 1057, page 30
- Synonyms:
- Foucault current
eddy current meaning in Tamil
eddy current in Tamil
- சுழல் மின்னோட்டம், சுழிப்போட்டம், மின்சுரி, மின்சுழல், சுழலோட்டம், சுழியோட்டம்
Synonyms of eddy current
Forms of eddy current
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Questions about eddy current
- What does eddy current mean?
- Eddy current means an induced electric current formed within the body of a conductor when it is exposed to a time varying magnetic field; used in induction heating and in some braking and damping systems.
- What is eddy current in Tamil?
- Eddy current in Tamil is சுழல் மின்னோட்டம், சுழிப்போட்டம், மின்சுரி. See Eddy current meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is eddy current?
- Eddy current is a noun.
- What is the plural of eddy current?
- The plural of eddy current is eddy currents.
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