disconnector en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌdəs.kəˈnek.tə/ (New-Zealand)
- /ˌdɪs.kəˈnek.tə/ (Australia)
- /ˌdɪs.kəˈnɛk.tə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- dĭs′kə-nĕk′tər
- /ˌdɪs.kəˈnɛk.təɹ/ (Canada, General-American, Scotland)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ ▲ Proto-Indo-European *trísinflu. Proto-Indo-European *d(w)is- Proto-Italic *dis- Latin dis- Old French des-bor. ▲ Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- Proto-Indo-European *ḱe? Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Latin con- Latin nectō Latin cōnectō Latin connectō English connect English -or English disconnector From dis- + connect + -or.
Meanings
- A switching device used to open an electric circuit when there is no current through it. They are used to isolate a part of an electrical system to allow the maintenance staff a safe access to it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| disconnectors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (10)
es desconector (switching device used to open an electric circuit) · pl odłącznik (switching device used to open an electric circuit) · de Trenner (switching device used to open an electric circuit) · nb skillebryter (switching device used to open an electric circuit) · fi erotin (switching device used to open an electric circuit) · de Trennschalter (switching device used to open an electric circuit) · ro separator (switching device used to open an electric circuit) · ro întrerupător de circuit (switching device used to open an electric circuit) · da afbryder (switching device used to open an electric circuit) · nn skiljebrytar (switching device used to open an electric circuit)