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ca·pac·i·tance  (k-ps-tns)
n.
1. Symbol C The ratio of charge to potential on an electrically charged, isolated conductor.
2. Symbol C The ratio of the electric charge transferred from one to the other of a pair of conductors to the resulting potential difference between them.
3.
a. The property of a circuit element that permits it to store charge.
b. The part of the circuit exhibiting capacitance.
[capacit(y) + -ance.]
ca·paci·tive (-tv) adj.
ca·paci·tive·ly adv.
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Adj.1.capacitive - of or relating to capacitance


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