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microfarad

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mi·cro·far·ad  (mkr-frd, -d)
n.
A unit of capacitance equal to one millionth (10-6) of a farad.

microfarad [ˈmaɪkrəʊˌfærəd]
n
(Mathematics & Measurements / Units) one millionth of a farad; 10-6 farad. Symbol μF

microfarad  (mkr-frd, -d)
A unit of capacitance equal to one millionth (10-6) of a farad. The microfarad is used for most electronic applications. Its symbol is F.
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Noun1.microfarad - a unit of capacitance equal to one millionth of a farad
capacitance unit - a measure of the capacity of a circuit component to store charge
picofarad - a unit of capacitance equal to one trillionth of a farad
millifarad - a unit of capacitance equal to one thousandth of a farad


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