What does reactance mean?
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riˈæk tənsre·ac·tance
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reactancenoun
opposition to the flow of electric current resulting from inductance and capacitance (rather than resistance)
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reactancenoun
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.
reactancenoun
An emotional reaction in direct contradiction to rules or regulations that threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms.
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reactance
Reactance is a concept in electrical engineering which refers to the opposition that a circuit or a component of a circuit presents to the flow of alternating current. It is a complex form of resistance that includes elements of both resistance and capacitance or inductance. Reactance can either store energy, in case of a capacitor or inductor, or dissipate energy, like a resistor. It is measured in ohms.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of reactance in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
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The numerical value of reactance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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