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Time Constant

nounid 151756·updated May 18, 2026
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(electronics) the time required for the current or voltage in a circuit to rise or fall exponentially through approximately 63 per cent of its amplitude

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plural
Time Constants
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Time Constant's
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Time Constants'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§1
the ratio of the inductance of a circuit in henries to its resistance in ohms
§2
(electronics) the time required for the current or voltage in a circuit to rise or fall exponentially through approximately 63 per cent of its amplitude
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
(electronics) the time required for the current or voltage in a circuit to rise or fall exponentially through approximately 63 per cent of its amplitude
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