Dielectric constant is sometimes defined as the ratio of the capacitance of the material and
electrode system compared to same electrode system in a vacuum, or for practical purposes, with
air (at the same frequency).  I am not sure if this was your question; if not, feel free to call
me.

Larry Crane wrote:

> A question has come up on the meaning of the dielectric as done by the
> above method.  We get values reported at 1 kHz and 1MHz.  these are
> supposed to be ratios to a known.  Can someone provide a definition.
>
> Thanks
>
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