induction coil
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6.7
- noun
- /ɪnˈdʌkʃən kɔɪl/
- Specialized
:
bobina de inducción
- The scientist used an induction coil to generate a high voltage for his experiments.
- power induction coil
Examples
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As long as they're wound up, the induction coil will give off current.
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The induction coil allows for remote powering of the transducers and the electronic components, including the micro-transmitter.
Academic text (2006) -
After darkening the room in order to test the opacity of the black paper cover, he started the induction coil and passed a high-tension discharge through the tube.
Academic text (1991) -
The final tibial prosthesis was instrumented with force transducers, a power induction coil, a micro-transmitter, and an antenna (see Figure 1).
Academic text (2006) -
That is where the NFC antenna lies, and a few pressure contacts power up the NFC antenna and connect the induction coil used for wireless charging to the motherboard.
Blog text (10) -
By connecting the induction coil to the circuit, we were able to create a spark.
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The induction coil efficiently transformed low-voltage current into a high-voltage output.
Synonyms
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7.3
A device that makes a strong electric spark to light fuel in engines
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5.5
A part in a car engine that turns low battery electricity into high voltage for spark plugs
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is fully compositional: 'induction' (generation of electrical current via changing magnetic fields) combined with 'coil' (a wound wire) yields a coil used for electromagnetic induction. This standard noun+noun technical formation directly expresses its function and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent meanings.
Etymology
Induction coil is named from the parts induction (making electricity by moving a magnet near wires) and coil (a loop of wire). The picture of a wire loop and a magnet making a big spark helps explain why the name means 'a coil that makes a high voltage from a low one'.