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[[Image:3371-leyden jar.jpg|thumb|right|A Leyden jar, an early capacitor]]
 
Formerly known as a condenser, a passive two terminal electrical component used to store energy in an electric field. All contain at least two electrical conductors separated by a dielectric.
 
For a history of capacitors, see the [[Capacitors]] article.
 
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A Leyden jar, an early capacitor

Formerly known as a condenser, a passive two terminal electrical component used to store energy in an electric field. All contain at least two electrical conductors separated by a dielectric.

For a history of capacitors, see the Capacitors article.