litz wire
noun
\ˈlits-\
Definition of litz wire
: a wire composed of individually enameled copper strands braided together to reduce skin effect and consequent high-frequency resistance
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Origin and Etymology of litz wire
partial translation of German litzendraht, from litze braid, cord, lace + draht wire
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