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Reluctivity

Description:

Reluctivity refers to the measure of the degree to which a material opposes the formation of a magnetic field when subjected to it.

Senses:

1. Noun: Measure of Resistance

In physics, reluctivity is the measurement of the resistance or opposition that a material offers against the establishment of a magnetic field by an applied magnetic force.

Example sentence: The reluctivity of the iron block determined its effectiveness in diverting the magnetic field.

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2. Noun: Reluctance to Act

Reluctivity can also refer to the unwillingness or hesitation to act or respond in a particular way.

Example sentence: The defendant's reluctivity to testify in court raised suspicions among the jury.

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3. Adjective: Unwilling

As an adjective, reluctivity describes a person or group who is unwilling to do something or shows resistance.

Example sentence: The princess showed reluctivity towards marrying someone she did not love.

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