Reactive

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004707",
  "term": "Reactive",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Relating to the component of electrical power that oscillates between the source and the load, not performing useful work but necessary for the operation of inductive and capacitive loads. This power is stored and then returned to the source during each cycle. Reactive power is measured in volt-amperes reactive (VAR).",
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "reaktiv",
    "es": "reactivo",
    "fr": "réactif"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/reactive/"
}