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CAPACITOR
capacitor, capacitance, condenser, electrical condenser
(noun) an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
capacitor (plural capacitors)
(electronics) An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.
Synonyms
• condenser
Coordinate terms
• varactor
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