Reluctance (Noun)
Meaning 1
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The reluctance of the air gap in the magnetic circuit was significantly higher than that of the ferromagnetic core.
- By minimizing the length of the air gap, the reluctance of the magnetic circuit was reduced, allowing more efficient magnetic field transmission.
- The reluctance of the coil is directly proportional to its length and inversely proportional to its cross-sectional area.
- The engineer designed the magnetic circuit to ensure that the reluctance of the core was negligible compared to the reluctance of the air gap.
- In order to increase the inductance of the circuit, the reluctance of the magnetic path was minimized through the use of high-permeability materials.
Meaning 2
A certain degree of unwillingness; "a reluctance to commit himself"; "his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition"; "after some hesitation he agreed".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- She expressed her reluctance to speak about the traumatic event to anyone.
- His reluctance to take risks held him back from pursuing a career in entrepreneurship.
- The team's captain showed a noticeable reluctance to accept the penalty, arguing that the call was unfair.
- Despite her interest in the job, she felt a stubborn reluctance to relocate to a big city.
- After some prodding, he revealed his reluctance to participate in group activities due to his shyness.