English Explanatory Dictionary

varactor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

varactor varactors varactor diode

Etymology

Blend of variable + reactor.

Synonyms

varicap tuning diode
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