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capacitance in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
    capacitor  capacitance  condenser  electrical condenser 
  2. an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored
    capacitance  electrical capacity  capacity 
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capacitance in English Wiktionary

 
  1. (noun) (physics/uncountable) The property of an element of an electrical circuit that permits it to store charge
  2. (noun) (physics/countable) That part of an electrical circuit exhibiting capacitance
  3. (noun) (physics/uncountable) The ratio "'C"' of charge to potential in a conductor
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