コンデンサ
also: コンデンサー
Meanings
1
Electronic component that stores electric charge. In modern technical usage, 'capacitor' is the preferred English term, though 'condenser' is still understood.
This circuit requires a 10μF capacitor.
I removed a large condenser from the old radio.
Usage patterns
- コンデンサを充電するto charge a capacitor
I fully charged the capacitor in the circuit.
- コンデンサが放電するfor a capacitor to discharge
When the switch was turned off, the capacitor discharged.
- コンデンサを交換するto replace a capacitor
I replaced the capacitor on the broken circuit board.
- 〈物〉にコンデンサを取り付けるto attach/install a capacitor to something
I installed a capacitor on the motor.