power factor

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Synonyms: prower factor, power factors, proper factor

Antonyms: prower factor, power factors, proper factor

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|electrical|engineering}} The [[ratio]] of the [[actual]] power to the [[apparent]] power in an [[alternating current]] power system; specifically, the [[cosine]] of the [[phase angle]] between the [[voltage]] and the [[current]].

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