self-induction

/ˌˈsɛlf ənˌdʌkʃən/
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Definitions of self-induction
  1. noun
    generation of an electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit by changing the current in that circuit; usually measured in henries
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    type of:
    inductance, induction
    an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current
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