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induction coil

noun

Definition of induction coil

: an apparatus for obtaining intermittent high voltage that consists of a primary coil through which the direct current flows, an interrupter, and a secondary coil of a larger number of turns in which the high voltage is induced

Examples of induction coil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Inside the charging pad is an induction coil that creates an oscillating electromagnetic field. — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, "How Does Wireless Charging Work?," 1 Sep. 2019 Monsoor’s problem was electrical in nature, with the loss of an induction coil causing the failure of another system. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "The U.S. Navy's Newest Stealth Destroyer Promptly Suffers a Breakdown," 11 Dec. 2017

First Known Use of induction coil

1837, in the meaning defined above

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