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litz′ wire′
(lits),USA pronunciation [Elect.]
- Electricitya wire used as a conductor of alternating current, composed of a number of insulated strands woven together to reduce skin effect.
- Latin līcium thread) + Draht wire
- partial translation of German Litzendraht wire made up of strands, equivalent. to Litze (1925–30