varactor

noun

va·​rac·​tor

vəˈraktər,

(ˈ)va(a)|(ə)¦r-,

(ˈ)ve|

plural -s

: a semiconductor device whose capacitance varies with the applied voltage

Word History

Etymology

varying + reactor

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