self-induced

adjective

self-in·​duced ˌself-in-ˈdüst How to pronounce self-induced (audio)
-ˈdyüst
: induced by oneself or itself : brought on or brought about by oneself or itself
self-induced problems
self-induced vomiting
Now consider another interaction between electricity and magnetism; that is, a changing magnetic field surrounding a conductor induces a voltage in the conductor. This induced voltage is called a self-induced voltage because it is induced in the same conductor that is carrying the current.Masoud Olia

Examples of self-induced in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To be clear, the company is facing myriad challenges, including some self-induced. Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 9 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-induced was in 1796

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“Self-induced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-induced. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

self-induced

adjective
self-in·​duced -in-ˈd(y)üst How to pronounce self-induced (audio)
: induced by oneself
self-induced vomiting

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