reactance

1. (countable, uncountable)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.

   Blindwiderstand, Reaktanz

   opposition to the flow of electric current resulting from inductance and capacitance (rather than resistance)

2. (countable, uncountable)A similar effect in magnetism.

3. (countable, uncountable)An emotional reaction in direct contradiction to rules or regulations that threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms.

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