Definition

A unit of measurement for electrical capacitance, which is equal to one billion farads.

Example

The capacitor has a value of one abfarad, which is a billion farads.

Conversation

I was reading about different units of capacitance yesterday.

Oh really? Did you come across the term abfarad?

Yes, it’s fascinating that it’s equal to one billion farads!

That’s a huge number, I never knew capacitance could be measured like that.

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Root Explanation

This word originates from Old English, meaning a type of measurement or distance. The term 'abfarad' specifically refers to a unit of electrical capacitance, derived from the name of Michael Faraday, a pioneer in electromagnetism.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Faraday' as a key figure in electricity, and remember that 'abfarad' relates to a measurement of electrical capacitance.

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