power factor

noun

1. (in an electrical circuit) the ratio of the power dissipated to the product of the input volts times amps

Example Sentences

Ayrton and Sumpner stated that the power-factor may be as low as 0.5.

From Project Gutenberg

Volts times amperes equal watts, as far as he's concerned, and the term 'power factor' does nothing but confuse him.

From Project Gutenberg