reactance
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.
Noun
- 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.
- An emotional reaction in direct contradiction to rules or regulations that threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms.
Origin
Etymology tree English react Proto-Indo-European *-yós Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -iader. Old French -ancebor. Middle English -aunce English -ance English reactance From react + -ance.