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| capacitance | property of an electric device or capacitor that
permits storage of electric energy in an electrostatic field, and the release
of that energy at a later time. |
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| capacitor (condenser) |
in an alternating electrical system, a device
that will store an electric charge used to change a power factor. |
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| capacity | 1.
maximum load for which a machine, apparatus, device, or system is designed or
constructed. 2. measure of the maximum amount of energy or
material that may be stored in a given system. See also nameplate rating;
air-conditioner capacity; instantaneous capacity; integrated thermal storage
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| capacity factor (of a machine, equipment |
ratio of the average load required, in the time
considered, to the capacity in mass, volume, or energy terms. Reciprocal of
storage factor. |
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| capacity reducer | in a compressor, a device, such as a clearance
pocket, movable cylinder head, or suction bypass, by which compressor capacity
can be adjusted without otherwise changing the operating conditions. |
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| capillarity |
action by which the surface of a liquid in
contact with a solid (as in a small bore tube) is raised or lowered proportional
to surface wetting. |
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| carbonation |
absorption of injected CO2 into a
liquid, usually preceded or accompanied by liquid cooling. |
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| carbonator |
apparatus for injecting CO2 into
water for preparing carbonated beverages. |
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| carbonization | formation of carbonaceous deposits which may be
produced by decomposition of lubricating oil or other organic materials |
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| cargo |
freight carried by a ship, airplane, or other
vehicle. |
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