sneak current Antonyms
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Meaning of sneak current
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sneak current ()
A current which, though too feeble to blow the usual fuse or to injure at once telegraph or telephone instruments, will in time burn them out.
sneak current Sentence Examples
- The sneak current through the diode caused a slight voltage drop.
- The faulty capacitor created a sneak current that bypassed the intended path.
- Electrical engineers sought to eliminate sneak currents to improve circuit efficiency.
- The technician suspected a sneak current when the circuit malfunctioned without obvious reasons.
- The insulation between the wires deteriorated, allowing sneak currents to flow.
- The sneak current in the transformer led to excessive heating and a potential fire hazard.
- The surge protector failed due to a sneak current that overwhelmed its protection mechanisms.
- The oscilloscope detected a small sneak current that was otherwise invisible to the naked eye.
- The electrician traced the sneak current to a loose connection on a terminal block.
- By identifying and eliminating sneak currents, manufacturers ensured the reliability and safety of their electronic devices.
FAQs About the word sneak current
A current which, though too feeble to blow the usual fuse or to injure at once telegraph or telephone instruments, will in time burn them out.
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The sneak current through the diode caused a slight voltage drop.
The faulty capacitor created a sneak current that bypassed the intended path.
Electrical engineers sought to eliminate sneak currents to improve circuit efficiency.
The technician suspected a sneak current when the circuit malfunctioned without obvious reasons.
