derated

Variant of derate

derate Definition

de·rate (dē rāt′)

transitive verb derated -·rat′·ed, derating -·rat′·ing

to reduce the electrical power rating of (a nuclear power plant, furnace, electrical component, etc.) to improve safety, reliability, or efficiency

derated Usage Examples

Used with why or when

when: The voltage ratings for the relay contacts, unless specified must be derated when switching DC.

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