British Dictionary definitions for Q factor
Q factor
noun
a measure of the relationship between stored energy and rate of energy dissipation in certain electrical components, devices, etc, thus indicating their efficiency
Also called: Q value the heat released in a nuclear reaction, usually expressed in millions of electronvolts for each individual reaction: Symbol: Q
Origin of Q factor
1C20: short for quality factor
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