f

noun

1. a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

   Synonyms

   • degree Fahrenheit, F

   Less specific

   • degree

2. a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite

   Synonyms

   • fluorine, F, atomic number 9

   Less specific

   • chemical element, element, gas, halogen

   Made from

   • fluorite, fluorspar, fluor, fluorapatite, cryolite, Greenland spar

3. the capacitance of a capacitor that has an equal and opposite charge of 1 coulomb on each plate and a voltage difference of 1 volt between the plates

   Synonyms

   • farad, F

   Less specific

   • capacitance unit

   Parts

   • millifarad

   Part of

   • abfarad

4. the 6th letter of the Roman alphabet

   Synonyms

   • F

   Less specific

   • letter, letter of the alphabet, alphabetic character

   Member of

   • Roman alphabet, Latin alphabet