Phrase guide

choking coil

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An electric coil of small resistance and large inductance, used in an alternating current circuit to impede or throttle the current, or to change its phase.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: choke, choke coil

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: coil

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