Capacitor
An electrical component that stores an electric charge.
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An electrical component, formerly called a condenser, that consists of two large-area conductors, called plates, separated by an insulator. Electrons stored on one of the plates produces an electrostatic pressure difference between the plates.
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Powerplant, p. G-5
Taught in PP-H Concepts, PP-H Quick reference, PP-H Procedures.