microfarad

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈfɛrəd/
noun
  1. A unit for measuring electrical capacitance, equal to one millionth of a farad.
    • The technician checked the microfarad value on the label before installing the part.
    • The capacitor in the circuit is rated at 10 microfarads.
    • You need a 47 microfarad capacitor to fix the old radio.
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