English > capacitor: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact| Meaning | An electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge. |
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| Synonyms | capacitance, condenser, electrical condenser |
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| Part of | circuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit | An electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | condensador eléctrico, condensador |
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| Catalan | capacitància, condensador |
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