Farad
/ˈfæræd/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Unit Scale
Understand that 'farad' is a large unit; more common are microfarads, nanofarads, or picofarads. 
Many consumer electronics use capacitors rated in microfarads rather than farads.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
'Farad' is a technical term, mainly used in physical sciences and electronic engineering. 
We calculated the circuit's needs to be at five nanofarads.
Pro Tip 3/3Practical Context
When talking about practical applications, 'farad' often appears in electronics-related discussions. 
The broken radio was fixed by replacing a 1-microfarad capacitor.