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English-Dutch technical dictionary. 2013.
short-circuit switch
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short-circuit — short′ cir′cuit v. t. 1) elm a) to make (a switch, etc.) inoperable by establishing a short circuit in b) to carry (a current) as a short circuit 2) to bypass, impede, or frustrate 3) elm to form or become disabled by a short circuit • Etymology … From formal English to slang
short-circuit — /shawrt serr kit/, v.t. 1. Elect. a. to make (an appliance, switch, etc.) inoperable by establishing a short circuit in. b. to carry (a current) as a short circuit. 2. to bypass, impede, hinder, or frustrate: Bad weather short circuited my… … Universalium
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Conditional short circuit current — is defined as the value of the alternating current (a.c) component of a prospective current, which a switch without integral short circuit protection, but protected by a suitable short circuit protective device (SCPD) in series, can withstand for … Wikipedia
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