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  Definition of time constant
  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
Hyponyms: relaxation time

 

 
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