Definitions for capacitancekəˈpæs ɪ təns
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ca•pac•i•tancekəˈpæs ɪ təns(n.)
the ratio of the charge on either conductor of a capacitor to the potential difference between the conductors.
Category: Electricity and Magnetism
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
capacitance, electrical capacity, capacity(noun)
an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored
capacitor, capacitance, condenser, electrical condenser(noun)
an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
Wiktionary
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).
capacitance(Noun)
An element of an electrical circuit exhibiting capacitance.
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