eddy current

noun

: an electric current induced by an alternating magnetic field

Examples of eddy current in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This creates eddy currents, which increase the coils’ effective inductance, following Lenz’s law. — ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026

This is critical as the thinner the metal used, the fewer eddy currents are produced. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026

Because silver has a lower electrical resistance than copper, the changing magnetic field makes a stronger eddy current in that one. — Rhett Allain, Wired News, 31 Oct. 2025

Combined with the eddy current sensor for flow calibration, extrusion remains steady across long runs. — PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eddy current

• countercurrent
• intercurrent
• overcurrent
• photocurrent
• undercurrent
• concurrent
• decurrent
• noncurrent
• recurrent

Kids Definition

eddy current

noun

: an electric current caused by an alternating magnetic field