Definition of capacitor Capacitor
/kʌpæˈsʌtɚ/ - [kupatsuter] - ca•pac•i•tor
We found 4 definitions of capacitor from 4 different sources.
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What does capacitor mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: capacitors |
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| capacitor - an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge | ||
| capacitance, condenser, electrical condenser | ||
| electrical device a device that produces or is powered by electricity | ||
| electric circuit, electrical circuit, circuit an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow | ||
| electrical distributor, distributer, distributor electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence | ||
| bypass capacitor, bypass condenser a capacitor that provides low impedance over certain (high) frequencies | ||
| electrolytic, electrolytic capacitor, electrolytic condenser a fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte | ||
| leiden jar, leyden jar an electrostatic capacitor of historical interest | ||
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Wiktionary 
- capacitor (Noun)
An electronic component capable of storing an electric charge ; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.
Wikipedia 
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A capacitor (also called condenser, which is the older term) is an electronic device that stores electric energy. It is similar to a battery, but is smaller, lightweight and charges up much quicker. It is used in many electronic devices today.
There are different types of capacitors:Electrolytic, Polyester, MKT, Ceramic, Greencap and Film.
The type used depends on the application. Capacitors come in many sizes. They can be as small as an ant or as large as a soft drink can.
All capacitors have two connections, or leads. While most can be swapped around, some must be used the correct way, or they can violently explode.
Part of speech
🔤- capacitor, noun, singular of capacitors.
