secondary coil

n : current is induced in the secondary coil by passing a

current through the primary coil [syn: {secondary winding},

{secondary}]

secondary cache

(Or "second level cache", "level two

cache", "L2 cache") A larger, slower {cache} between the

{primary cache} and main memory. Whereas the primary cache is

often on the same {integrated circuit} as the {central

processing unit} (CPU), a secondary cache is usually external.

(1997-06-25)