Capacitor

usgb/kəˈpæsɪtər/
noun

A device that stores electrical charge for a certain period.

The engineer selected a high-capacity capacitor for the project.
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electrical capacitor, ceramic capacitor, electrolytic capacitor

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Electronics

In electronics, capacitors are crucial for circuit functions.

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Capacitors can stabilize voltage in a circuit.
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Terminology

Understanding the terminology around capacitors is key to effective communication.

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Learning terms like capacitance and voltage rating is beneficial.
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Applications

Capacitors have practical applications in everyday devices.

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They are found in smartphones, computers, and televisions.
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