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English noun: capacitance

1. capacitance (phenomenon) an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored


Synonymscapacity, electrical capacity


Broader (hypernym)electrical phenomenon

2. capacitance (artifact) an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge


Synonymscapacitor, condenser, electrical condenser


Broader (hypernym)electrical device


Narrower (hyponym)bypass capacitor, bypass condenser, electrolytic, electrolytic capacitor, electrolytic condenser, Leiden jar, Leyden jar, trimmer, trimming capacitor


Part meronymcircuit, distributer, distributor, electric circuit, electrical circuit, electrical distributor









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