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inductor

/ɪnˈdʌktər/ noun · British & US
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What does inductor mean?

noun

A device that stores energy in a magnetic field when an electric current flows through it, and releases it when the current is interrupted. It is used in electronic circuits to filter or regulate the flow of electrical energy.

Example

"The inductor in the circuit helped to smooth out the voltage fluctuations."

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