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

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microfarad

The electrostatic capacity of a condenser formed of two metal surfaces a foot square separated by glass three millimetres in thickness is between 1/360 and 1/400 of a microfarad.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose

The instrument maker's quart Leyden jar has a capacity of about one-five hundredth of a microfarad, but it occupies about 150 cubic inches or more.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose

Thus, a coil may give a ten-inch spark if worked alone, but on a capacity of one-thirtieth of a microfarad it may not be able to give more than a five-millimetre spark.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose

Perhaps the 25 microfarad, 12 volt electrolytic condenser could be used to feed the pigeons, substituting a breadcrumb capacitor in the sidewalk circuit.

From The Foreign Hand Tie by Garrett, Randall

The farad being inconveniently large for practical use, one-millionth of a farad, called a microfarad, is generally adopted.

From Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A Progressive Course of Study for Engineers, Electricians, Students and Those Desiring to acquire a Working Knowledge of Electricity and its Applications by Hawkins, Nehemiah