reactance — Englisches Wörterbuch

Substantiv

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.

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2. A similar effect in magnetism.

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3. An emotional reaction in direct contradiction to rules or regulations that threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms.

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Substantiv

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

   Oberbegriffe

   electrical phenomenon