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permittivity

 

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Permittivity

Noun

Permittivity refers to the measure of a substance's ability to store electrical energy in an electric field.

Sense 1:

In physics, permittivity is a fundamental property of a material that affects its interaction with an electric field.

Example sentence: Glass has a high permittivity, allowing it to store a significant amount of electrical energy.

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Sense 2:

In electrical engineering, permittivity represents a material's ability to allow the propagation of electromagnetic waves.

Example sentence: The choice of a material with low permittivity is crucial in designing efficient antennas.

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Adjective

Permittivity can also be used as an adjective to describe materials or properties related to permittivity.

Sense 1:

Describes materials that possess the property of permittivity.

Example sentence: Dielectric materials are known for their permittivity nature, enabling them to store electrical energy.

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Sense 2:

Relating to the measurement or calculation of permittivity.

Example sentence: The researcher conducted a permittivity analysis to determine the behavior of the electromagnetic field.

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