eddy current

noun

Definitions

  1. An induced electric current formed within the body of a conductor when it is exposed to a…

    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.

    • Rail inspection focuses on identifying defects through ultrasonic testing and eddy-current assessment, so that issues can be removed before they lead to rail breaks.

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Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for eddy current. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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