q factor

q fac·tor

Q q

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kyoo fak-ter]
- /kyu ˈfæk tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kyoo fak-ter]
- /kyu ˈfæk tər/

Definitions of q factor words

noun q factor See Q (def 6). 1
noun q factor a measure of the relationship between stored energy and rate of energy dissipation in certain electrical components, devices, etc, thus indicating their efficiency 0
noun q factor the heat released in a nuclear reaction, usually expressed in millions of electronvolts for each individual reaction 0
noun q factor The Q factor of certain electrical components and devices is a measure of the relationship between stored energy and the rate of energy use, that gives an indication of their efficiency. 0

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Origin of q factor

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65

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Parts of speech for Q factor

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q factor popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

q factor usage trend in Literature

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