Inductance (noun)

1. The property of an electrical circuit that opposes changes in current, measured in henries (H).
2. The phenomenon of energy storage in a magnetic field due to the flow of electric current.

Origin:

This word is derived from the latin word "inductus" meaning "induced" or "brought in" and the suffix "-ance" meaning "the state of being".

Examples:

1. The inductance of the circuit is measured by passing a known current through it and measuring the induced voltage.
2. An inductor, also known as a reactor or coil, is a passive component that possesses inductance.
3. In a circuit, inductance can cause the current to lag behind the voltage.
4. Inductance is a key component of transformers and motors.
5. The inductance of a solenoid coil increases with the number of turns and the cross-sectional area.