HyperDic: capacitance

English > 2 senses of the word *capacitance*:
NOUN	phenomenon	capacitance, electrical capacity, capacity	an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored
NOUN	artifact	capacitance, capacitor, condenser, electrical condenser	an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge

capacitance > pronunciation
Sounds	kahpae'sahtahns
Rhymes	abeyance ... virulence: 273 rhymes with ahns...

English > *capacitance*: 2 senses > noun 1, phenomenon
Meaning	An electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored.
Synonyms	electrical capacity, capacity
Broader	electrical phenomenon	A physical phenomenon involving electricity
Spanish	capacidad
Catalan	capacitat
Adjectives	capacitive	of or relating to capacitance

English > *capacitance*: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaning	An electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge.
Synonyms	capacitor, condenser, electrical condenser
Part of	circuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit	An electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
Part of	distributor, distributer, electrical distributor	electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence
Narrower	Leiden jar, Leyden jar	An electrostatic capacitor of historical interest
	bypass condenser, bypass capacitor	A capacitor that provides low impedance over certain (high) frequencies
	electrolytic, electrolytic capacitor, electrolytic condenser	A fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte
	trimmer, trimming capacitor	capacitor having variable capacitance
Broader	electrical device	A device that produces or is powered by electricity
Spanish	condensador eléctrico, condensador
Catalan	capacitància, condensador

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