proximity effect

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|electrical engineering}} A condition when a [[power cable]] carrying [[electric current]] which is non-uniformly distributed due to the presence of other power cable or conductor nearby. This phenomena increases the apparent resistance of the power cable.

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