inductive
adjective
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IEEE Spectrum, 11 Mar. 2024
The idea is that while driving down roadways with inductive charging capability — again, not something that can be found anywhere today — the Halcyon will charge itself.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Feb. 2024
In their analysis of decarbonization methods, DC-MUSE researchers identified pathways including resistive, microwave, and inductive heating strategies.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Dec. 2023
The concept is simple: turn every tire into an inductive charging pad for your EV.
—Tim Stevens, The Verge, 17 Nov. 2023
The show’s title is a reference to Sherlock Holmes, as Dr. House is a medical sleuth who uses inductive reasoning to diagnose baffling diseases à la Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous character.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Nov. 2023
Smith said above-ground solutions like cameras bring much more capability compared the the binary nature of inductive loop detectors.
—Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2023
Seeing inductive roadways on Dallas streets may still be years away, but the practical applications of inductive charging could be game-changing.
—Irene Wright, Dallas News, 7 July 2022
Our top-level all-wheel-drive Avenir came swathed in leather upholstery, with a heated steering wheel and an inductive charging pad am0ng the niceties.
—Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 13 June 2023
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15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
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“Inductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inductive. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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