capacitor

noun
UK: /kəˈpæsɪtər/
US: /kəˈpæsɪtər/

  1. An electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field.

    1. The capacitor holds a charge.
    2. The circuit uses a capacitor to regulate the voltage supplied to sensitive components.

  2. A device that accumulates and stores electrical charge between two electrically conductive plates.

    1. I need a new capacitor for my radio.
    2. The engineer explained how a capacitor works by storing electrons on its plates.

Synonyms

condenser

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "capacitor" in English means: An electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field., A device that accumulates and stores electrical charge between two electrically conductive plates..

The phonetic transcription of "capacitor" is /kəˈpæsɪtər/ in British English and /kəˈpæsɪtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "capacitor": condenser.

Example usage of "capacitor": "The capacitor holds a charge.". More examples on the page.