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Vocabulary Entry
reactance
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A measure of opposition that a circuit offers to alternating current, arising from capacitance and inductance.
Example Sentences
"The reactance in the circuit increased when the frequency was raised."
"Engineers often calculate reactance to optimize circuit performance."
"He learned that both inductive and capacitive reactance affect overall impedance."
V
verb
To create a counteracting effect in response to an action; to oppose.
Example Sentences
"She chose to reactance against the criticism by improving her performance."
"The team decided to reactance to the new policy change with a proposal of their own."
"In negotiations, it’s common for parties to reactance to each other’s demands."