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reactance
reactance /riˈæktəns/
noun
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Opposition to the flow of electric current resulting from inductance and capacitance (rather than resistance)
(
reactance
)
opposition to the flow of electric current resulting from inductance and capacitance (rather than resistance)
The circuit's performance was affected by the high reactance caused by its capacitance.
The circuit's performance was affected by the high reactance caused by its capacitance.
bird shot
bird shot /bɜrd ʃɑːt/
noun
-
(
)
Small lead shot for shotgun shells
(
buckshot
, duck shot
, bird shot
)
small lead shot for shotgun shells
The hunter loaded his shotgun with bird shot for the upcoming duck season.
The hunter loaded his shotgun with bird shot for the upcoming duck season.
ideology
ideology /ˌaɪdiːˈɑːlədʒi/
noun
-
()
An orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
(
political orientation
, political theory
, mythos
, ideology
)
an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
The political party was based on a strict ideology of social reform.
The political party was based on a strict ideology of social reform.
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()
Imaginary or visionary theorization
(
ideology
)
imaginary or visionary theorization
epigastrium
epigastrium /ˌɛpɪ'ɡæstriəm/
noun
-
The region lying on or over the stomach (just below the sternum)
(
epigastrium
)
the region lying on or over the stomach (just below the sternum)
The patient complained of pain in the epigastrium, prompting the doctor to check for any stomach-related issues.
The patient complained of pain in the epigastrium, prompting the doctor to check for any stomach-related issues.
