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irreciprocal, a.|ɪrɪˈsɪprəkəl| [ir-2.] Not reciprocal. irreciprocal conduction (Electr.): conduction through electrolytes in which the magnitude of the current changes when it is reversed; unipolar conduction.
1886Nature 25 Feb. 407/2 The conduction power of the electrical organ of the torpedo was consequently irreciprocal. 1888Gee & Holden in Philos. Mag. Aug. 126 Note, Following Christiani's use of the term, irreciprocal conduction is said to occur if a reversal of the direction of a current causes any change in its magnitude. |