farad

(F) [far´ad]

the SI unit of electric capacitance; the capacitance of a condenser that charged with 1 coulomb gives a difference of potential of 1 volt.

far·ad (F),

(fa'rad),

A practical unit of electrical capacity; the capacity of a condenser having a charge of 1 coulomb under an electromotive force of 1 V.

[Michael Faraday]

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far·ad

(F) (far'ăd)

A practical unit of electrical capacity; the capacity of a condenser having a charge of 1 coulomb under an electromotive force of 1 volt.

[Michael Faraday]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

Faraday,

Michael, English physicist and chemist, 1791-1867.

farad - a practical unit of electrical capacity.

faraday - 96,485.309 coulombs per mole, the amount of electricity required to reduce one equivalent of silver ion.

Faraday cage - cage designed to enclose and protect an electric instrument from outside electric interference.

Faraday constant

Faraday laws - the amount of an electrolyte decomposed by an electric current is proportional to the amount of the current.

faradic bath - water bath in which there is faradic current.

faradic current - current that stimulates muscle through its nerve.

faradism - Synonym(s): faradization

faradization - use of the faradic current. Synonym(s): faradism

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