Definition of Capacitor

1. Noun. An electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge.

Exact synonyms: Capacitance, Condenser, Electrical Condenser
Specialized synonyms: Bypass Capacitor, Bypass Condenser, Electrolytic, Electrolytic Capacitor, Electrolytic Condenser, Leiden Jar, Leyden Jar, Trimmer, Trimming Capacitor
Group relationships: Circuit, Electric Circuit, Electrical Circuit, Distributer, Distributor, Electrical Distributor
Generic synonyms: Electrical Device

Definition of Capacitor

1. Noun. (electronics) An electronic component capable of storing an electric charge; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Capacitor

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Capacitor

1. Device used to store electrical energy by accumulating charge on conductors situated close to one another. Energy may be stored and withdrawn at varying rates. Used in short-pulse plasma devices where only a moderate amount of energy is needed. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Capacitor

capacitance
capacitance flicker
capacitance unit
capacitances
capacitary
capacitated
capacitates
capacitating
capacitations
capacitative
capacities
capacitive
capacitively
capacitor (current term)
capacitor microphone
capacitor plague
capacitors
capacity
capacity factor
capacity measure
capacity unit
capacity utilization
capacity utilization rate
capacocha
capacochas
capactins
caparison
caparisoned

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