# varicap

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈvɛə.ɹi.kæp/

## Definitions
1. Synonym of varactor (“type of diode”).

## Etymology
Blend of variable + capacitance, shortened.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/varicap