Definitions for capacitancekəˈpæs ɪ təns

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ca•pac•i•tancekəˈpæs ɪ təns(n.)

  1. the ratio of the charge on either conductor of a capacitor to the potential difference between the conductors.

    Category: Electricity and Magnetism

  2. the property of being able to collect a charge of electricity.

    Category: Electricity and Magnetism

    Ref: Symbol: C 3 7 1

Origin of capacitance:

1905–10

Princeton's WordNet

  1. capacitance, electrical capacity, capacity(noun)

    an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored

  2. capacitor, capacitance, condenser, electrical condenser(noun)

    an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge

Wiktionary

  1. capacitance(Noun)

    The property of an electric circuit or its element that permits it to store charge, defined as the ratio of stored charge to potential over that element or circuit (Q/V); SI unit: farad (F).

  2. capacitance(Noun)

    An element of an electrical circuit exhibiting capacitance.


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