fa·rad·ic
| \ fə-ˈra-dik
, fa-ˈra- \
, fa-ˈra- \
variants:
or less commonly faradaic \
ˌfer-ə-ˈdā-ik
, ˌfa-rə-
\
, ˌfa-rə-
\
Definition of faradic
: of or relating to an asymmetric alternating current of electricity produced by an induction coil
faradic stimulation of the muscles
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“Faradic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faradic. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.
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faradic
adjective
fa·rad·ic
| \ fə-ˈrad-ik, far-ˈad-
\
\
variants:
also faradaic \
far-ə-ˈdā-ik
\
\
Medical Definition of faradic
: of or relating to an asymmetric alternating current of electricity produced by an induction coil
faradic muscle stimulation
— compare galvanic
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The first known use of faradic was in 1875
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