reluctance

• Nom qui peut désigner un degré de refus ou d'hésitation, et en physique, la résistance au flux magnétique (équivalent de la résistance électrique).

A noun that can refer to a degree of unwillingness or hesitation, or in physics, the opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance).

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1. UnwillingnessB2formal

   A feeling of hesitation or lack of enthusiasm to do something.

   Réticence

   • She showed reluctance to join the new project.
   • His reluctance to speak up was obvious during the meeting.
   • There was a general reluctance to accept the changes.

   Synonymesdisinclinationhesitationmisgivingresistancereticenceunwillingness

   Antonymeseagernessenthusiasmreadinesswillingness

2. Magnetic reluctanceC2formalscientific

   A measure of the opposition that a material offers to the flow of magnetic flux, analogous to electrical resistance.

   Réluctance magnétique

   • The core material has high magnetic reluctance.
   • Engineers calculate reluctance to design efficient transformers.
   • Reluctance depends on the length and cross-sectional area of the magnetic path.