reactance
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editreactance (countable and uncountable, plural reactances)
- (physics, electrics) 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.
- A similar effect in magnetism.
- (psychology) An emotional reaction in direct contradiction to rules or regulations that threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms.
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editopposition to the change in current
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