About The Word Direct current
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Direct current
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What's The Definition Of Direct current?
[n] an electric current that flows in one direction steadily
Synonyms | Synonyms for Direct current: DC Related Terms | Find terms related to Direct current: absorption current | AC | active current | alternating current | conduction current | convection current | cycle | DC | delta current | dielectric displacement current | displacement current | eddy current | electric current | electric stream | emission current | exciting current | free alternating current | galvanic current | high-frequency current | idle current | induced current | induction current | ionization current | juice | low-frequency current | magnetizing current | multiphase current | pulsating direct current | reactive current | rotary current | single-phase alternating current | stray current | thermionic current | thermoelectric current | three-phase alternating current | voltaic current | watt current See Also | electrical energy | electricity Direct current In Webster's Dictionary \Direct current\ (Elec.)
(a) A current flowing in one direction only; -- distinguished
from {alternating current}. When steady and not pulsating
a direct current is often called a {continuous current}.
(b)
{A direct induced current}, or momentary current of the same
direction as the inducing current, produced by stopping or
removing the latter; also, a similar current produced by
removal of a magnet.
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