litz wire

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lits]
- /lɪts/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lits]
- /lɪts/

Definition of litz wire words

noun litz wire a wire used as a conductor of alternating current, composed of a number of insulated strands woven together to reduce skin effect. 1

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Origin of litz wire

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

1925-30; partial translation of German Litzendraht wire made up of strands, equivalent to Litze (< Latin līcium thread) + Draht wire

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litz wire popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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