"McIntire joint" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: McIntire joints [plural]
Etymology: Named after Charles McIntire. Head templates: {{en-noun}} McIntire joint (plural McIntire joints)
  1. (electrical) An electrical connection spliced together by means of a sleeve (double tube of copper for this purpose). Categories (topical): Electricity

Inflected forms

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