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ground fault circuit interrupter
Ground fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is a safety device on electrical outlets to shut off electricity if the outlet becomes ungrounded, which would create an unsafe condition. (noun)
An example of a ground fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is an outlet in your kitchen with a button in the center.
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