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noun
a semiconductor diode whose capacitance changes to match applied voltage, used to tune circuits by varying the reactance.
Origin:
1955–60; var(iable re)actor
1955–60; var(iable re)actor
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Varactor
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| varactor (ˈvɛəˌræktə) | |
| —n | |
| Compare varistor a semiconductor diode that acts as a voltage-dependent capacitor, being operated with a reverse bias | |
| [C20: probably a blend of variable reactor] | |
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