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tesla coil

tes·la coil
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tes-luh koil]
    • /ˈtɛs lə kɔɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tes-luh koil]
    • /ˈtɛs lə kɔɪl/

Definitions of tesla coil words

  • noun tesla coil an air-core transformer used to produce high voltages of high-frequency alternating currents. 1
  • noun tesla coil a step-up transformer with an air core, used for producing high voltages at high frequencies. The secondary circuit is tuned to resonate with the primary winding 0

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Origin of tesla coil

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05; named after its inventor, N. Tesla

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Parts of speech for Tesla coil

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tesla coil popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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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