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Definition of Capacitor

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

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

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Definition of Capacitor

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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 Energy may be stored and withdrawn at varying rates.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)

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Literary usage of Capacitor

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"capacitor Improves Voltage on 66-Kv Line Supplying Large Electric ... 327 1947 capacitor Installation at Newport News. Parrack, Harder 1165-73; disc. ..."

2. Eeel Technical Accomplishments, 1998: Advancing Metrology for by JoAnne M. Surette (1999)
"These electrons flow onto the vacuum-gap capacitor, also at 0.1 K. This capacitor has ... After placing about 100 million electrons onto the capacitor, ..."

3. Handbook on Pcbs in Electrical Equipment by M. M. Dillon (1988)
"Preventive maintenance for capacitors will help lower the risk of environmental contamination; the location of a capacitor is very important in this respect ..."

4. Advanced Components for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Workshop by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Cross section for a typical multilayer capacitor for a 600 V application. ... Initial laboratory results using Zr/ZrO2/Zr capacitor structures deposited on ..."

5. HVAC and Chemical Resistance Handbook for the Engineer and Architect: A ...by Tom Arimes by Tom Arimes (1994)
"capacitor Start Induction Run Motors - These motors are used where the single phase HP requirements are V* HP and greater. They are also available in either ..."

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