Found 2 items, similar to capacitance.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: capacitance capacitance n 1: an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored [syn: electrical capacity, capacity] 2: an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge [syn: capacitor, condenser, electrical condenser ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: capacitance capacitance \ca*pac"i*tance\ (k[.a]*p[a^]s"[i^]*tans), n. 1. an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored. Syn: electrical capacity, capacity. [WordNet 1.5] 2. (Electronics) a measure of the ability of a capacitor to store electrical charge; the ratio of the charge on one plate of a capacitor to the potential difference between the plates. [PJC]