'Ferranti phenomenon' definitions:

Definition of 'Ferranti phenomenon'

From: GCIDE

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.]