different between capacitance vs detune

English

Noun

capacitance (countable and uncountable, plural capacitances)

1. (physics, uncountable) The property of an electric circuit or its element that permits it to store charge, defined as the ratio of stored charge to potential over that element or circuit (Q/V); SI unit: farad (F).
2. (physics, countable) An element of an electrical circuit exhibiting capacitance.

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Alternative forms

• de-tune (music)

Etymology

de- +? tune.

Verb

detune (third-person singular simple present detunes, present participle detuning, simple past and past participle detuned)

1. (music) To intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument. Often done to produce sounds not normally possible, or in the case of stringed instruments to reduce tension for the purposes of shipping or maintenance.

   Synonym: untune

   Some avant-garde composers request that performers detune their instruments before playing.

2. (electronics) To alter the capacitance of a circuit such that its resonant frequency differs from the incoming frequency.

Translations

Romanian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [de?tune]

Verb

detune

1. third-person singular present subjunctive of detuna
2. third-person plural present subjunctive of detuna