ferranti phenomenon

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ferranti phenomenon - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Ferranti phenomenon \Fer*ran"ti phe*nom"e*non\ (Elec.)
     An increase in the ratio of transformation of an alternating
     current converter, accompanied by other changes in electrical
     conditions, occurring when the secondary of the converter is
     connected with a condenser of moderate capacity; -- so called
     because first observed in connection with the Ferranti cables
     in London.
     [Webster 1913 Suppl.]