inductor
/ɪnˈdʌktə
/noun
1A component in an electric or electronic circuit which possesses inductance.The component preforms may include resistors, capacitors, and inductors....
- Passive components are capacitors, resistors, connectors, filters, inductors, and oscillators.
- Single inductor fully integrated differential voltage controlled oscillator with automatic amplitude adjustment and on-chip varactor
2A substance that promotes an equilibrium reaction by reacting with one of the substances produced.He had invented cryogenic chemicals, ion magnetic inductors - everything.
Origin
Mid 17th century (in the sense 'a person who inducts or initiates'): from late Latin, from Latin inducere (see induce), or from induct + -or1. Current senses date from the early 20th century.