breaking capacity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The current that a fuse, circuit breaker, or other electrical apparatus is able to interrupt without being destroyed or causing an electric arc with unacceptable duration.

Word forms

breaking capacity breaking capacities

Synonyms

interrupting capacity
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