overcurrent

English

Etymology

over- +‎ current

Noun

overcurrent (countable and uncountable, plural overcurrents)

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

Derived terms

overcurrent protective device

Translations

larger-than-intended electric current

Hungarian: túláram
Italian: sovracorrente (it)

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