impedance
noun/ɪmˈpiːdəns/
Frequency rank: #11,159 most common English word
Meaning
The opposition that a circuit presents to the flow of alternating electric current, combining resistance and reactance.
Example sentence
The engineer measured the impedance of the circuit before connecting it to the power supply.
Synonyms & related words
- resistance
- opposition
- reactance
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