"capacitance" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

An electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored (synset 111453660)
is a type of: electrical phenomenon - a physical phenomenon involving electricity

same as: capacity, electrical capacity
An electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge (synset 102958683)
is a type of: electrical device - a device that produces or is powered by electricity
subtypes:
- 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
- trimmer, trimming capacitor - capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments
is a part of:
- circuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit - an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
- distributer, distributor, electrical distributor - electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence
same as: capacitor, condenser, electrical condenser