Circuit Breaker Definition

noun
A switchlike safety device that automatically interrupts the flow of an electrical current in a circuit when it has become excessive.
Webster's New World
An automatic halt or suspension in the trading on a stock exchange that takes effect in response to a specified amount of loss.
American Heritage

(electrical engineering) An electrical switch capable of opening and closing an electrical circuit in all operating conditions, including fault situations.

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Alternative spelling of circuit breaker.
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Noun

Singular:
circuit breaker
Plural:
circuit-breakers

Circuit Breaker Sentence Examples

  • Then, reset the circuit breaker switch to ' ON ' .

  • Maybe the refrigerator is on a separate circuit breaker!

  • The older fuse wire are being replaced gradually by their modern equivalent, the MCB or miniature circuit breaker.

  • A surge suppressor includes a circuit breaker that will protect equipment from damage from a surge in electricity (e.g. a lightning strike ).

  • To protect the controller from possible damage you should install a 20 amp circuit breaker or fuse between the controller and the batteries.

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Words Starting With

CCICIR

Words Ending With

RERKER

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