FERRANTI PHENOMENON
\fˈɛɹantˌi fɪnˈɒmɪnən], \fˈɛɹantˌi fɪnˈɒmɪnən], \f_ˈɛ_ɹ_a_n_t_ˌi f_ɪ_n_ˈɒ_m_ɪ_n_ə_n]\
Definitions of FERRANTI PHENOMENON
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An increase in the ratio of transformation of an alternating current converter, accompanied by other changes in electrical conditions, occurring when the secondary of the converter is connected with a condenser of moderate capacity; -- so called because first observed in connection with the Ferranti cables in London.
By Oddity Software
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An increase in the ratio of transformation of an alternating current converter, accompanied by other changes in electrical conditions, occurring when the secondary of the converter is connected with a condenser of moderate capacity; -- so called because first observed in connection with the Ferranti cables in London.
By Noah Webster.
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