capacitor

/kəˈpæsɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

An electrical component that stores energy in the electric field between a pair of conductive plates, used to filter, store, or regulate electrical signals and power.

“The circuit relies on a high-quality capacitor to filter out unwanted frequencies.”

Synonyms

  • cap
  • condenser
  • filter

Antonyms

  • inductor
  • resistor