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overcurrent en · NOUN

Etymology

From over- + current.

Meanings

  1. (countable, uncountable) A larger-than-intended electric current.
    • Overcurrent can lead to excessive heat generation and the risk of fire or damage to equipment.

Forms

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overcurrents Number=Plur lexicographic

Coordinates

overvoltage

Deriveds

overcurrent protective device

Synonyms

overamperage

Translations (3)

id arus lebih (larger-than-intended electric current) · it sovracorrente (larger-than-intended electric current) · hu túláram (larger-than-intended electric current)

wikidata: Q663542