Re*luc"tance, n. (Elec.)
Magnetic resistance, being equal to the ratio of magnetomotive
force to magnetic flux.
{ Re*luc"tance (r?-l?k"tans),
Re*luc"tan*cy (-tan-s?), } n. [See
Reluctant.] The state or quality of being reluctant;
repugnance; aversion of mind; unwillingness; -- often followed by an
infinitive, or by to and a noun, formerly sometimes by
against. "Tempering the severity of his looks with a
reluctance to the action." Dryden.
He had some reluctance to obey the
summons.
Sir W. Scott.
Bear witness, Heaven, with what reluctancy
Her helpless innocence I doom to die.
Dryden.
Syn. See Dislike.
Re*luc"tance, n. (Elec.)
Magnetic resistance, being equal to the ratio of magnetomotive
force to magnetic flux.
