Electric permittivity (dielectric constant)

Definition

Electric permittivity, also known as dielectric constant, is a measure of how easily an electric field can pass through a material. It quantifies the ability of a material to store electrical energy when subjected to an electric field.

Related terms

Capacitance:

The ability of a system to store an electric charge.

Insulator: A material that does not conduct electricity well due to its high resistance.

Polarization:

The process by which positive and negative charges within an atom or molecule become separated, creating an induced dipole moment.