varactor

noun

Meaning

A solid-state diode whose capacitance varies with the applied voltage.

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Related words

varistor(English)photovaristor(English)barristor(English)memcapacitor(English)capacitance(English)capacitron(English)pseudocapacitor(English)voltage multiplier(English)

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