farad /far·ad/ (F) (far´ad) the SI unit of electric capacitance; the capacitance of a condenser that charged with one coulomb gives a difference of potential of 1 volt.
farad (F)
far·ad (f r  d, -d )n. The unit of capacitance in the meter-kilogram-second system equal to the capacitance of a capacitor having a charge of 1 coulomb when a potential difference of 1 volt is applied. |
farad (F)
[fer′əd]
Etymology: Michael Faraday, English scientist, 1791-1871
a unit of capacitance that increases the potential difference between the plates of a capacitor by 1 volt with a charge of 1 coulomb.
farad
the unit of electric capacity; capacity to hold 1 coulomb with a potential of 1 volt. Symbol F.
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