noun
- plural of capacitor: electronic components that store electrical energy temporarily in an electric field
Usage: electronics; physics
Examples
- The circuit board contains several capacitors of different sizes.
- Capacitors are essential components in most electronic devices.
- The technician replaced the faulty capacitors in the power supply.
- Large capacitors can store enough energy to be dangerous even when unplugged.
- The radio’s capacitors help filter out unwanted frequencies.
- Modern smartphones use tiny capacitors in their touchscreen technology.