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elastance

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elastance [ɪˈlæstəns]
n
(Physics / General Physics) Physics the reciprocal of capacitance. It is measured in reciprocal farads (darafs)
[from elastic + -ance]
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Noun1.elastance - the reciprocal of capacitance
electrical elastance
electrical phenomenon - a physical phenomenon involving electricity


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