Core loss

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001350",
  "term": "Core loss",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The energy dissipated as heat within the magnetic core of an inductor, transformer, or other electromagnetic device when subjected to an alternating magnetic field. This loss comprises hysteresis loss and eddy current loss. It reduces the efficiency of the device and is measured in watts.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kernverlust",
    "es": "pérdida en el núcleo",
    "fr": "perte dans le noyau"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/core-loss/"
}