disconnector
noun
Pronunciation: /dɪskəˈnɛktər/
Definition
A device used to disconnect an electrical circuit, often for safety or maintenance purposes.
Examples
The engineer checked that the disconnector was in the 'off' position before starting work.
A visible disconnector allows operators to confirm that the power supply has been interrupted.
In high-voltage systems, disconnectors are crucial safety components.
How to Use disconnector
- disconnector for (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify the purpose or part of the system the disconnector is for. — "This disconnector is for the auxiliary power unit."
- disconnector switch (collocation)
- A redundant but common pairing, emphasizing its function as a type of switch. — "He flipped the disconnector switch to the 'open' position."
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