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overcurrent

overcurrent noun: a larger-than-intended electric current.

Noun

overcurrent (countable and uncountable, plural overcurrents)

  1. A larger-than-intended electric current.
    • Overcurrent can lead to excessive heat generation and the risk of fire or damage to equipment.
    Synonyms:
    overamperage

overcurrent meaning in Indonesian

overcurrent in Indonesian

larger-than-intended electric current
arus lebih

Synonyms of overcurrent

Forms of overcurrent

pluralovercurrents

Origin of overcurrent

From over- + current.

Words formed from overcurrent

Phrases with overcurrent

Questions about overcurrent

What does overcurrent mean?
Overcurrent means a larger-than-intended electric current.
What is overcurrent in Indonesian?
Overcurrent in Indonesian is arus lebih. See Overcurrent meaning in Indonesian.
What part of speech is overcurrent?
Overcurrent is a noun.
What is the plural of overcurrent?
The plural of overcurrent is overcurrents.

Words near overcurrent in the dictionary

  1. overcuriousness
  2. overcurl
  3. overcurled
  4. overcurling
  5. overcurls
  6. overcurrent
  7. overcurrent protective device
  8. overcurrent protective devices
  9. overcurrents
  10. overcurtain
  11. overcurtains

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