"induction loop" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: induction loops [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} induction loop (plural induction loops)
  1. An electromagnetic communication and detection system, relying on the fact that a moving magnet will induce an electrical current in a nearby conducting wire. Wikipedia link: induction loop
    Sense id: en-induction_loop-en-noun-xEzcqb3V Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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