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abfarad

noun
ab·far·ad | \(ˈ)abˈfaˌrad, -rəd\

Definition of abfarad 

: a cgs electromagnetic unit of capacitance equal to one billion farads that measures the capacitance of a condenser that when charged to a potential difference of one abvolt has a charge of one abcoulomb

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First Known Use of abfarad

1903, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for abfarad

ab- entry 2 + farad

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