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Reactance
noun
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The opposition to the change in flow of current in an alternating current circuit, due to inductance and capacitance; the imaginary part of the impedance. Symbol: X. countable, uncountable
- 2 opposition to the flow of electric current resulting from inductance and capacitance (rather than resistance) wordnet
- 3 A similar effect in magnetism. countable, uncountable
- 4 An emotional reaction in direct contradiction to rules or regulations that threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms. countable, uncountable
Etymology
From react + -ance.
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