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stopping condenser

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variants: or stopping capacitor

Definition of stopping condenser

: a capacitor used in a circuit to prevent the flow of direct current but permit the flow of alternating current

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“Stopping condenser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stopping%20condenser. Accessed 16 Aug. 2022.

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