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Noun: impedance  im'pee-d(u)n(t)s
  1. (physics) a measure of the opposition to the flow of an alternating current in a circuit due to resistance and reactance
    "Matching the impedance of audio components is crucial for optimal sound quality"

Derived forms: impedances

Encyclopedia: Impedance