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

Source: Wiktionary



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16 November 2024

LEAVE

(verb) go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness; “She left a mess when she moved out”; “His good luck finally left him”; “her husband left her after 20 years of marriage”; “she wept thinking she had been left behind”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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