stray current
[/streɪ ˈkɜːrənt/]
nounpl: stray currents
corrente parasita
1. An unintended electric current that flows through an undesired path, typically in electrical systems or soil, often causing corrosion or interference
The engineers discovered stray current was corroding the underground metal pipes.
Os engenheiros descobriram que a corrente parasita estava corroendo os tubos de metal subterrâneos.
2. In cathodic protection systems, unwanted current that deviates from its intended circuit path
Stray current from the railway system damaged nearby buried cables.
A corrente parasita do sistema ferroviário danificou os cabos enterrados próximos.
3. Electrical current that leaks or escapes from its intended circuit due to poor insulation or grounding
Stray current in the hospital's electrical system posed a safety risk to patients.
A corrente parasita no sistema elétrico do hospital representava um risco de segurança para os pacientes.
This is primarily a technical term used in electrical engineering, construction, and infrastructure industries in both Brazil and the USA. It is particularly important in discussions of railway systems, pipeline protection, and medical device safety. The term reflects growing concerns about infrastructure integrity and safety in industrialized countries.
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