pF

¹ American

picofarad; picofarads.

pf. ² American

abbreviation

perfect.
pfennig.
pianoforte; piano.
(of stock) preferred.
proof.

p.f. ³ American

abbreviation

Music.

louder.

pf. ¹ British

abbreviation

perfect
Also: pfg. pfennig
preferred

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pf ² British

abbreviation

French Polynesia

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pF ³ British

symbol

picofarad

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Etymology

Origin of p.f.

From Italian pìu forte

Example Sentences

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Find the charge stored when 5.50 V is applied to an 8.00 pF capacitor.

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