"Pupin system" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Pupin system [canonical]
Etymology: Invented by Mihajlo Pupin (1858–1935), Serbian physicist. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Pupin system
  1. (historical) A means of greatly extending the range of long-distance telephone communication by placing loading coils at predetermined intervals along the transmitting wire. Tags: historical Synonyms: Pupin's system Related terms: pupinization, pupinize

Alternative forms

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