varactor

(və rak′tər)

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noun

Electronics a semiconductor diode capacitor whose capacitance varies with the voltage applied

Origin: var(iable) + (re)act(ance) + -or

See varactor in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A semiconductor device in which the capacitance is sensitive to the applied voltage at the boundary of the semiconductor material and an insulator.

Origin:

Origin: var(iable)

Origin: + (re)act(ance)

Origin: + -or¹

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