impedance

/ɪmˈpiːdəns/
noun
  1. The total opposition that a circuit or device offers to the flow of alternating current, measured in ohms.
    • High impedance in the cable caused a loss of signal quality.
    • To fix the radio, he had to calculate the impedance of the antenna.
    • The technician measured the impedance of the speaker to match it with the amplifier.
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