VARACTOR

Etymology

Noun

varactor (plural varactors)

(electronics) A solid-state diode whose capacitance varies with the applied voltage.

Synonyms

• varicap

• tuning diode

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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Coffee Trivia

Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.

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