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varactor

varactor noun: a solid-state diode whose capacitance varies with the applied voltage.

Noun

varactor (plural varactors)

  1. A solid-state diode whose capacitance varies with the applied voltage.
    Synonyms:
    varicap, tuning diode

Synonyms of varactor

Forms of varactor

pluralvaractors
alternative formvaractor diode

Origin of varactor

Blend of variable + reactor.

Questions about varactor

What does varactor mean?
Varactor means a solid-state diode whose capacitance varies with the applied voltage.
What part of speech is varactor?
Varactor is a noun.
What is the plural of varactor?
The plural of varactor is varactors.

Words near varactor in the dictionary

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