"overcurrent protective device" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: overcurrent protective devices [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} overcurrent protective device (plural overcurrent protective devices)
  1. (electricity) A device, usually a fuse, polyfuse, or circuit breaker, intended to detect and stop an overcurrent condition. Categories (topical): Electricity Synonyms: OPD

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