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Meaning of overcurrent protective device | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A device, usually a fuse, polyfuse, or circuit breaker, intended to detect and stop an overcurrent condition.

Examples

“A ring final circuit starts and finishes at the distribution board, where it is connected to a 30A or 32A overcurrent protective device.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

overcurtain overcut overcuteness overcutter overcutting overcycling