Autoinductive

/ˌɔːtoʊɪnˈdʌktɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by autoinduction; capable of inducing change in oneself through electromagnetic or biological mechanisms.

Etymology

From Greek 'auto' (self) and Latin 'inductivus' (leading in). This adjective form emerged alongside autoinduction in physics and biology literature.

Kelly Says

An autoinductive circuit is elegantly simple in concept but creates real physical effects—it's fundamental to how transformers, inductors, and magnetic devices actually work.

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