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electret

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A solid dielectric having a quasi-permanent charge; usually a metallized film; used in electroacoustic and electromechanical transducers and in air filters.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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Etymology

Blend of electricity + magnet.

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 駐極體 /驻极体 (zhùjítǐ) — solid dielectric having a quasi-permanent charge
  • Finnish: elektreetti — solid dielectric having a quasi-permanent charge
  • Italian: elettrete — solid dielectric having a quasi-permanent charge
  • Russian: электре́т (elektrét) — solid dielectric having a quasi-permanent charge