microfarad

American  

[mahy-kruh-far-uhd, -ad] / ˈmaɪ krəˌfær əd, -æd /

noun

Electricity.

1. a unit of capacitance, equal to one millionth of a farad. mf., mfd. μF, μf

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microfarad British  

/ ˈmaɪkrəʊˌfærəd /

noun

1.  μF.  one millionth of a farad; 10 ^–6 farad

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microfarad Scientific  

/ mī′krō-făr′əd,-ăd /

1. A unit of capacitance equal to one millionth (10 ^{- 6}) of a farad. The microfarad is used for most electronic applications. Its symbol is μF.

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Etymology

Origin of microfarad

First recorded in 1870–75; micro- + farad

Example Sentences

Thus for instance the capacity in free space of a sphere 2 metres in diameter would be 100/900,000 = 1/9000 of a microfarad.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

Supposing we are charging a condenser having a capacity of one-hundreth of a microfarad, through a resistance of ten thousand ohms.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose

The capacitance of a small amateur aerial is from 0.0002 to 0.0005 microfarad.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)

Page 24, printer's error, one-hundreth for one-hundredth, 'capacity of one-hundreth of a microfarad,'.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose

Trotter said Mr. Ferranti informed him that the capacity of his mains was about 1/3 microfarad per mile, thus making 2-1/3 microfarads for the seven miles.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 795, March 28, 1891 by Various