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capacitive

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[kuh-pas-i-tiv] / kəˈpæs ɪ tɪv /
Sometimes capacitative

adjective

Electricity.

  1. pertaining to electrical capacitance, or the property of being able to collect and hold a charge of electricity.

  2. exhibiting or relying on electrical capacitance.

    smartphones with capacitive touchscreens that react to electrical impulses generated by your finger.

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Etymology

Origin of capacitive

First recorded in 1915–20; capacit(y) + -ive

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