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Reactance

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  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.

Equivalents

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العربيةالمقاومة
Bahasa Indonesiareaktansreaktansi
Românăreactanță

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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