Word Study
inductor
CIDE DICTIONARY
inductor, n. [L., one who stirs up or rouses. See Induce.].
- The person who inducts another into an office or benefice. [1913 Webster]
- That portion of an electrical apparatus, in which is the inducing charge or current. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
inductor, n.
1 Electr. a component (in a circuit) which possesses inductance.
2 a person who inducts a member of the clergy.
1 Electr. a component (in a circuit) which possesses inductance.
2 a person who inducts a member of the clergy.
Etymology
L (as INDUCE)
For further exploring for "inductor" in Webster Dictionary Online