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induction heating

noun

Definition of induction heating

: heating of material by means of an electric current that is caused to flow through the material or its container by electromagnetic induction

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 Alternatively, d is one of the planets that is likely to be cooked by induction heating from the star's magnetic field, so the greenhouse gases may be unnecessary for boiling off its oceans. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, "Planets of TRAPPIST-1: Complex atmospheres, probably lots of water," 6 Feb. 2018

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1919, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of induction heating was in 1919

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