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inductively

inductively

1 7.5
By using a changing magnetic field to make electricity, heat, or motion
  • adverb
  • /ɪnˈdʌktɪvli/
  • Specialized
: inductivamente
  • This toroidal current is being driven inductively by a transformer.
  • inductively coupled plasma
  • inductively coupled
  • inductively coupled plasma mass

Examples

  • It takes 2-3 times longer to charge a phone inductively than with a cable.

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  • There's a matching case that will allow you to charge your iPad inductively, which means that there are no wires involved.

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  • OK, if it inductively charges one and it's supposed to also be run in cities.

  • I got my mother a set of inductively charging lights that sit on the charger and automatically come on when the power cuts out.

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  • The new electric vehicle can be charged inductively without needing any cables.

  • Charging your phone inductively is convenient because it eliminates the hassle of dealing with cables.

  • The engineer explained how the device works inductively to generate electricity from a changing magnetic field.

Synonyms

electromagnetically
vsinductively
  • Specialized
1 7.5

In a way that uses electricity and magnets to send signals or power things

makes current or motion by changing magnetic fields rather than general energy transmission

Surface Forms

inductively positive

Morphology

inductively = inductive (semi-transparent) = induct + ive + ly

Formed by adding '-ly' to 'inductive'; the electromagnetic meaning is technical and may not be predictable to B1 learners.

Etymology

The word inductively comes from Latin parts in- 'into' and ducere 'to lead', the same root as conduct. In electricity, doing something inductively means it 'leads' or 'brings' a current into a device without direct contact.