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Definitions from the WebReactanceNoun: 1. The opposition or resistance to the control, influence, or persuasion of others. "Her strong reactance prevented her from adhering to authority figures." Physics: 1. The opposition offered by a body or substance to the flow of electric current, typically resulting in the conversion of electrical energy into heat or another form of energy. "The reactance of the electrical circuit led to the dissipation of excess energy as heat." Psychology: 1. A psychological state characterized by an individual's motivational drive to assert their independence or freedom when facing perceived threats to their autonomy. "The reactance theory explores the psychological process of resisting influence." Electronics: 1. The opposition exhibited by an inductor or capacitor to alternating current. "Reactance in the capacitor causes the phase shift of the current." | ||||
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