magnetic core

noun
1.
Computers. core1 (def 12a).
2.
Electricity, core1 (def 3).
Examples from the web for magnetic core
  • The changing magnetic field is carried by the magnetic core to the secondary coil, where it cuts across the turns of that coil.
  • The change in flux in the magnetic core induces an axial electric field that provides particle acceleration.
  • It takes time to generate significant heat to damage the magnetic core within the transformer during overvoltage conditions.