reluctance
re·luc·tance
noun
1.
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
2.
a certain degree of unwillingness
- “a reluctance to commit himself”
- “his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition”
- “after some hesitation he agreed”
Origin
From reluct + -ance.
Phrases
- reluctance cartridge
- reluctance motor
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