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varicap

/ˈvæɹ.iˌkæp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
var-i-cap
IPA
/ˈvæɹ.iˌkæp/
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of varactor (“type of diode”).

Etymology

Blend of variable + capacitance, shortened.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈvæɹ.iˌkæp/
  • British English: /ˈvɛə.ɹi.kæp/

Inflected Forms

varicaps (plural)

Synonyms

varactor

Questions

How do you pronounce varicap?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈvæɹ.iˌkæp/.
What does varicap mean?
Synonym of varactor (“type of diode”).
Where does varicap come from?
Blend of variable + capacitance, shortened.

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