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coil

[koil] / kɔɪl /




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This is at least double the efficiency typical of other solid-state lasers, and close to that of chemical lasers such as COIL.

From Nature • May 26, 2015

The chemical oxygen iodine laser, known as COIL, uses chemical reactions to generate intense beams.

From BusinessWeek • Mar. 28, 2011

COIL, INDUCTION.—An apparatus for changing low voltage direct currents into high voltage, low frequency alternating currents.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)

COIL, LOADING.—A coil connected in the aerial or closed oscillation circuit so that longer wave lengths can be received.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)

COIL, ROTATING.—One which rotates on a shaft instead of sliding as in a loose coupler.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)




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