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q factor

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.31 in modern English

Syllables
q -fac-tor
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A measure of the quality of an electric circuit; the ratio of the reactance to the resistance.

noun

The distance between the pedal holes of a pair of crank arms mounted on the bottom bracket axle.

Etymology

In the cycling sense, Q standing for quack – a reference to the wide stance and waddling gait of ducks, coined by American bicycle designer Grant Petersen in 1991.

Phrases

Q meter

Frequently Paired Words

Q meter

Questions

What does q factor mean?
A measure of the quality of an electric circuit; the ratio of the reactance to the resistance.
Where does q factor come from?
In the cycling sense, Q standing for quack – a reference to the wide stance and waddling gait of ducks, coined by American bicycle designer Grant Petersen in 1991.

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