4 dictionary results for: capacitance
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ca·pac·i·tance
[kuh-pas-i-tuh
ns] Pronunciation Key
[kuh-pas-i-tuh
ns] Pronunciation Key –noun Electricity.
| 1. | the ratio of an impressed charge on a conductor to the corresponding change in potential. |
| 2. | the ratio of the charge on either conductor of a capacitor to the potential difference between the conductors. |
| 3. | the property of being able to collect a charge of electricity. Symbol: C |
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| ca·pac·i·tance
(kə-pās'ĭ-təns) Pronunciation Key
n.
[capacit(y) + -ance.] ca·pac'i·tive (-tĭv) adj., ca·pac'i·tive·ly adv. |
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| capacitance | |
noun | |
| 1. | an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored |
| 2. | an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge [syn: capacitor] |
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| capacitance
(kə-pās'ĭ-təns) Pronunciation Key
A measure of the ability of a configuration of materials to store electric charge. In a capacitor, capacitance depends on the size of the plates, the type of insulator, and the amount of space between the plates. Most electrical components display capacitance to some degree; even the spaces between components of a circuit have a natural capacitance. Capacitance is measured in farads. Compare inductance. |
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