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capacitors

/kəˈpæsɪtərz/

Meanings
noun
An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.

Examples :

"The capacitors in the radio store electrical energy and help tune in different stations. "
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Related Words

Illustration separated

separated verb

/ˈsɛpəɹeɪtɪd/

To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

"Separate the articles from the headings."

Illustration conductors

conductors noun

/kənˈdʌktərz/ /ˈkɑndʌktərz/

One who conducts or leads; a guide; a director.

"The orchestra's conductors led the musicians through the complex symphony. "

Illustration dielectric

dielectric noun

/ˌdaɪ.əˈlɛk.tɹɪk/

An electrically insulating or nonconducting material considered for its electric susceptibility, i.e. its property of polarization when exposed to an external electric field.

"The plastic casing around electrical wires acts as a dielectric, preventing shocks by insulating us from the electricity flowing inside. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration capable

capable adjective

/ˈkeɪpəbl̩/

Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

"As everyone knew, he was capable of violence when roused."

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration electronic

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration component

component noun

/kʌmˈpoʊnənt/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration electrical

electrical noun

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/

An electrical engineer.

"My brother is a talented electrical. "

Illustration stations

stations noun

/ˈsteɪʃənz/

A stopping place.

"The bus stops at several stations along its route for passengers to get on and off. "

Illustration electric

electric noun

/əˈlɛktɹɪk/

(usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply.

"We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off."