The Collaborative International Dictionary
Foucault current
Foucault current \Fou`cault" cur`rent\ [After J. B. L. Foucault (1819-68), French physicist.] (Elec.) An eddy current.
Foucault current
Eddy current \Ed"dy cur"rent\ (Elec.) An induced electric current circulating wholly within a mass of metal; -- called also Foucault current.