dielectric constant meaning

noun
  Relative permittivity (see under permit)

[Electronics]
Symbol, k. For a dielectric material, the ratio of the capacitance of a two-plate capacitor using the dielectric material, to the capacitance of the equivalent capacitor with dry air as a dielectric. Also called inductivity and specific inductive capacity.

• relative dielectric constant:    [Electricity]See d ...
• dielectric:    Noun: dielectric&n ...
• constant:    Adjective: constan ...

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1. the high dielectric constant is characteristic of hydrogenbonded liquids.
2. testing the dielectric constant of liquid by taking a long sample
3. dielectric constants of inorganic compounds
4. test method for the dielectric constant of pyroelectric materials
5. test method of the rock dielectric constant