form factor

Definitions

1. The ratio of the RMS value to the absolute mean of a sinusoidal wave (especially to that of an alternating current).
2. Any of several functions that describe the unknown internal state of a particle.
3. The emissivity of a material.
4. A function that describes the scattering power of an atom as function of the scattering angle.
5. A factor describing the stress distribution of a body.
6. The geometry of an object, especially in engineering design; configuration.

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Examples

“Shugart Associates first introduced the 5.25-inch form⟳ factor along with the first 5.25-inch floppy drive⟳ back in 1976.”

“2007, March⟳, Erin McKean, “Redefining the dictionary”, Technology Entertainment Design⟳ I want⟳ him to barely remember⟳ that this is the form⟳ factor that dictionaries used to come⟳ in.”

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