permittivity

/ˌpɜːrmɪˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌpɜːrmɪˈtɪvəti/

Meanings

noun

A property of a dielectric medium that determines the forces that electric charges placed in the medium exert on each other.

Examples :

"The high permittivity of the insulating material in the phone's charging cable allows for a stronger electric field, enabling faster charging. "

Related Words

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. "

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

charging verb

/ˈt͡ʃɑːd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɪŋ/

To assign a duty or responsibility to

"The manager is charging Sarah with the responsibility of training the new interns. "

medium noun

/ˈmiːdɪəm/

(plural media or mediums) The chemistry of the surrounding environment, e.g. solid, liquid, gas, vacuum, or a specific substance such as a solvent.

"The medium for the experiment was a special liquid solvent. "

stronger adjective

/ˈstɹɑŋɡɚ/ /stɹɒŋɡə/ /stɹɔŋɡɚ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

charges noun

/ˈt͡ʃɑːd͡ʒɪz/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɪz/

The amount of money levied for a service.

"There will be a charge of five dollars."

enabling verb

/ɪˈneɪblɪŋ/ /ˈɛnˌeɪblɪŋ/

To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.

"Providing students with laptops is enabling them to complete their homework more efficiently. "

electric noun

/əˈlɛktɹɪk/

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

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

determines verb

/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnz/ /dɪˈtɜrmənz/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The fence determines the boundary of our yard. "

insulating verb

/ˈɪnsjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɪnsələˌteɪtɪŋ/

To separate, detach, or isolate.

"The thick walls were built for insulating the house from outside noise. "

property noun

/ˈpɹɒp.ət.i/ /ˈpɹɑp.ɚt.i/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."

forces noun

/fɔːsɪz/ /fɔɹsɪz/

Strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.

"the force of an appeal, an argument, or a contract"