faradic

[ fuh-rad-ik ]

/ fəˈræd ɪk /

of or relating to a discontinuous, asymmetric, alternating current from the secondary winding of an induction coil.

Origin of faradic

From the French word faradique, dating back to 1875–80. See farad, -ic

The galvanic current should precede the faradic, and be employed for not more than ten minutes.

The Electric Bath |George M. Schweig
With the faradic current just as with the manipulating fingers, there are sore spots that the patient describes as bruised.

The Treatment of Hay Fever |George Frederick Laidlaw
It was from none of these that I stumbled on the fact that faradic electricity would cure hay fever.

The Treatment of Hay Fever |George Frederick Laidlaw
The Secretary sat up as if he had received a Faradic shock, and he who was walking up and down stood still.

The Burning Spear |John Galsworthy

All electrical action is now viewed from the Faradic position.

Steam Steel and Electricity |James W. Steele

faradic

/ (fəˈrædɪk) /

of or concerned with an intermittent asymmetric alternating current such as that induced in the secondary winding of an induction coil

C19: from French faradique, from Michael Faraday