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Vocabulary Entry
farad
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A unit of electrical capacitance equal to one coulomb per volt.
Example Sentences
"The capacitor has a capacitance of five farads."
"He measured the capacitance in farads using a multimeter."
"A farad is a large unit; most capacitors are in microfarads."
V
verb
To measure or express capacitance in farads (not commonly used as a verb).
Example Sentences
"We need to farad the capacitors to determine their values."
"The technician will farad the circuit to ensure it works correctly."
"Make sure to farad each component before assembling the device."