English Explanatory Dictionary

disconnector

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A switching device used to open an electric circuit when there is no current through it. They are used to isolate a part of an electrical system to allow the maintenance staff a safe access to it.

Pronunciation

dĭs′kə-nĕk′tər /ˌdɪs.kəˈnɛk.tə/ /ˌdɪs.kəˈnɛk.təɹ/ /ˌdɪs.kəˈnek.tə/ /ˌdəs.kəˈnek.tə/ /ˌɖis.koˈnek.ʈaɾ/

Word forms

disconnector disconnectors

Etymology

From dis- + connect + -or.

Related words

circuit breaker

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