CEFR B2

bus bar

noun phrase

Meaning

A bus bar is a metallic strip or bar used to distribute electrical power in a system, often found in power distribution boards, switchgear, and circuit breakers.

Examples

The electrician installed a new bus bar in the main electrical panel to improve the power supply.
Bus bars are commonly used in industrial settings to distribute high-voltage electricity.

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bus bar (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌs bɑːr/

Definition

A bus bar is a metallic strip or bar used to distribute electrical power in a system, often found in power distribution boards, switchgear, and circuit breakers.

Examples

The electrician installed a new bus bar in the main electrical panel to improve the power supply.
Bus bars are commonly used in industrial settings to distribute high-voltage electricity.

How to Use bus bar

bus bar system (noun phrase): a system using bus bars for power distribution — "The bus bar system in the data center was designed for high efficiency."
bus bar connector (noun phrase): a connector used with bus bars — "The engineer specified a bus bar connector for the new circuit board design."

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