1. the property of an electric circuit that opposes changes in current flow, measured in henries
Usage: physics; electrical engineering
2. a circuit element (such as a coil) that exhibits inductance
Usage: electrical engineering

Examples

• The inductance of the coil was measured at 50 millihenries.
• Higher inductance in the circuit reduces the rate of current change.
• The engineer calculated the inductance needed for the power supply filter.
• Mutual inductance occurs when two coils are placed near each other.
• The inductance value determines how the circuit responds to AC signals.
• Large inductances are used in power transmission systems.