overcurrent
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Noun
[edit]overcurrent (countable and uncountable, plural overcurrents)
- A larger-than-intended electric current.
- Synonym: overamperage
- Coordinate term: overvoltage
- Overcurrent can lead to excessive heat generation and the risk of fire or damage to equipment.
Derived terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]larger-than-intended electric current
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