inductive
adjective
in·duc·tive
in-ˈdək-tiv 
1
: of, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
inductive reasoning
2
: of or relating to inductance or electrical induction
3
4
: involving the action of an embryological organizer : tending to produce induction
5
: leading on : inducing
inductively
adverb
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An earlier version of this article gave an incorrect figure for the efficiency of the inductive exciter used in the motor.
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IEEE Spectrum, 15 Apr. 2024
Batteries are recharged using inductive charging and data transfer is either over Wi-Fi when above water or via an optical modem when below the surface.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Mar. 2024
The idea is that while driving down roadways with inductive charging capability — again, not something that can be found anywhere today — the Halcyon will charge itself.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Feb. 2024
In their analysis of decarbonization methods, DC-MUSE researchers identified pathways including resistive, microwave, and inductive heating strategies.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Dec. 2023
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IEEE Spectrum, 15 Apr. 2024
Batteries are recharged using inductive charging and data transfer is either over Wi-Fi when above water or via an optical modem when below the surface.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Mar. 2024
The idea is that while driving down roadways with inductive charging capability — again, not something that can be found anywhere today — the Halcyon will charge itself.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Feb. 2024
In their analysis of decarbonization methods, DC-MUSE researchers identified pathways including resistive, microwave, and inductive heating strategies.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Dec. 2023
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inductive
adjective
in·duc·tive
in-ˈdək-tiv
: relating to, using, or based on induction
inductively
adverb
Medical Definition
inductive
adjective
in·duc·tive
in-ˈdək-tiv
1
: of or relating to inductance or electrical induction
2
: involving the action of an embryological inductor : tending to produce induction
the inductive effect of chordamesoderm
inductive reactions in the embryo
inductively
adverb
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