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1. (n.) skin effect
the phenomenon in which an alternating current tends to concentrate in the outer layer of a conductor, resulting in increased resistance.
Etymology: (1895–1900)
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1. (noun) skin effect
the tendency of high-frequency alternating current to distribute near the surface of a conductor
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1. skin effect
A current of very brief duration does not penetrate the mass of a conductor. Alternating currents for this reason are mainly conducted by the outer layers of a conductor. The above is sometimes called the skin effect.
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