English Explanatory Dictionary

reactance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.
  2. A similar effect in magnetism.
  3. An emotional reaction in direct contradiction to rules or regulations that threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms.

Word forms

reactance reactances

Etymology

From react + -ance.

Derived words

bioreactance reactance coil
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