Before revision: In electrical networks, a parasitic Characteristic is a circuit element (resistance, inductance or capacitance) that is possessed by an electrical component but which it is not desirable for it to have for its intended purpose.
After revision: In electrical networks, a parasic Characteristic is a circuit element (resistance, inductance or capacitance) that is possessed by an electrical component but which it is not desirable for it to have for its intended purpose.