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Farad
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Simple meaning
What does Farad mean?
A farad is a unit for measuring electrical capacitance.
Dictionary definition
A unit used to measure electrical capacitance.
Example sentences
Farad in a sentence
easy
The science book defined the farad.
medium
A capacitor can be measured in farads.
hard
Because one farad is a large unit, electronics often use smaller units like microfarads.
Synonyms
Words like Farad
capacitance unitUse for a unit that measures capacitance.
electrical unitUse for a unit used in electricity.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ohmA different electrical unit that measures resistance.
voltA different electrical unit that measures electric potential.
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Farad word family
Base word
farad
noun
farads
More than one farad.
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Practice 1
What does farad mean?
Farad means a farad is a unit for measuring electrical capacitance.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to farad?
Capacitance unit is close in meaning to farad in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is an antonym or strong contrast for farad?
Ohm contrasts with farad in the right context.
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