English to English Dictionary

reactance

The opposition of a circuit element to an alternating current, caused by the buildup of electric or magnetic fields, measured in ohms.

recompense

Compensation or reward given for loss or harm suffered or for effort made.

reformism

The belief in or advocacy of gradual reform rather than abolition or revolution of a system.

reimburse

To repay (someone) for expenses incurred.

relentless

Unceasingly intense or severe; continuous and without softening or yielding.

remanence

The magnetic induction that remains in a magnetic material after the removal of an external magnetic field.

replicate

To make an exact copy of; reproduce.

repulse

Drive back (an attacking force).

rescind

To revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement.

resourceful

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

rhetoric

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

rhizome

A continuously growing horizontal underground stem which puts out lateral shoots and adventitious roots at intervals.