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inertance

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[in-ur-tns, ih-nur-] / ɪnˈɜr tns, ɪˈnɜr- /

noun

Acoustics.

  1. the effect of inertia in an acoustic system, an impeding of the transmission of sound through the system.

Etymology

Origin of inertance

inert + -ance

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