Definition

A device used in electrical circuits that creates a magnetic field when electricity flows through it, helping to store energy and control the flow of current.

Example

The engineer added an inductor to the circuit to improve its performance.

Conversation

Have you ever worked with an inductor in your projects?

Yeah, I used one in my electronics class last semester.

What does it actually do in a circuit?

It helps store energy and can smooth out the current flow.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inductor is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "ducere" (meaning to lead). The word refers to something that leads or brings something into a particular state or condition, often used in the context of electrical circuits.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'leads' ('ducere') something 'into' ('in-') a certain state, like how an inductor leads electrical current into a circuit.

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