inertance

[in-ur-tns, ih-nur-]

in·ert·ance

[in-ur-tns, ih-nur-]
noun Acoustics.
the effect of inertia in an acoustic system, an impeding of the transmission of sound through the system.
Also called acoustic inertance, acoustic mass.


Origin:
inert + -ance
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