Capacitor
/kəˈpæsətər/
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Definition
(noun) An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.
Sentence Examples
How does one calculate the capacitance of a capacitor?
A capacitor allows current to flow through empty space.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A ____ is a common electronic component that stores energy today.