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  Q-factor

  noun

  See Q.
• Q factor
  Q factor

  noun

  a measure of the relationship between stored energy and rate of energy dissipation in certain electrical components, devices, etc, thus indicating their efficiency

Q-factor

American  

[kyoo-fak-ter] / ˈkjuˌfæk tər /

noun

1. See Q.

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Q factor British  

noun

1. a measure of the relationship between stored energy and rate of energy dissipation in certain electrical components, devices, etc, thus indicating their efficiency

2. Q. Also called: Q value. the heat released in a nuclear reaction, usually expressed in millions of electronvolts for each individual reaction

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Etymology

Origin of Q-factor

First recorded in 1960–65

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Example Sentences

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Q factor

The higher a researcher’s Q factor, the higher the impact of their paper.

From Nature ● Sep. 18, 2018

They've won with style, which just adds to their "Q" factor.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 9, 2013

This is totally implausible, but it helps reduce the novel's Q factor a little--Q for cute and quirky.

From Time Magazine Archive

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