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overcurrent

[/ˌoʊvərˈkɜːrənt/]
nounpl: overcurrents
sobrecorrente
1. An electric current that exceeds the normal or rated current capacity of a circuit, device, or conductor
The circuit breaker tripped due to an overcurrent condition in the electrical system.
O disjuntor disparou devido a uma condição de sobrecorrente no sistema elétrico.
2. A dangerous excess of electrical current that can cause damage to equipment or pose a fire hazard
Overcurrent protection devices are essential to prevent equipment damage.
Os dispositivos de proteção contra sobrecorrente são essenciais para prevenir danos ao equipamento.
Synonyms
excess currentsurge currentoverload
Antonyms
undercurrentnormal current

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sobrecorrente
Standard term used in electrical engineering contexts
São Paulo
sobrecorrente
Common usage in industrial and technical sectors
Portugal
sobrecorrente
Standard technical term used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

overcurrent protection
overcurrent relay
overcurrent device
overcurrent condition
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