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 reactance reactance /riˈæktəns/

noun

  1. Opposition to the flow of electric current resulting from inductance and capacitance (rather than resistance)  ( reactance )
    opposition to the flow of electric current resulting from inductance and capacitance (rather than resistance)
     The circuit's performance was affected by the high reactance caused by its capacitance.
    The circuit's performance was affected by the high reactance caused by its capacitance.


 microscope slide microscope slide /ˈmaɪkrəˌskoʊp slaɪd/

noun

  1. A small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study  ( microscope slide , slide )
    a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
     The microscope slide contained the specimen for observation
    The microscope slide contained the specimen for observation


 Uncompahgre Peak Uncompahgre Peak /ˌʌnkəmˈpɑːɡreɪ piːk/

noun

  1. The highest peak in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado (14,309 feet high)  ( Uncompahgre Peak )
    the highest peak in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado (14,309 feet high)
     Every year, hikers challenge themselves to reach the summit of Uncompahgre Peak.
    Every year, hikers challenge themselves to reach the summit of Uncompahgre Peak.


 epigraphy epigraphy /ɪˈpɪgrəfi/

noun

  1. The study of ancient inscriptions  ( epigraphy )
    the study of ancient inscriptions
     Epigraphy provides insights into ancient cultures and their languages.
    Epigraphy provides insights into ancient cultures and their languages.