inductance
[U] Uncountable
pl: inductances
This term describes a form of electrical inertia. It captures the tendency of a circuit to resist any sudden change in the flow of current, acting as a magnetic brake that smooths out fluctuations in power. In practical engineering, it is the defining characteristic of inductors and transformers. It is distinct from capacitance, which stores energy in an electric field, whereas inductance stores energy in a magnetic field created by the current flow.
Used as a physical property of a component or a system, such as saying the inductance is too high for this circuit.