eddy current

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Synonyms: eddy currents

Antonyms: eddy currents

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} 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.

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