Closed
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001170
Describing an electrical circuit that forms a complete path for current to flow from the power source, through components, and back to the source. In a closed circuit, electricity can circulate, allowing devices to operate. Conversely, an open circuit has a break, preventing current flow.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001170 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Electrical engineering |
| Synonyms | shut |
| See also | Close; Closed assembly time; Closed-cut valley |
| Translations | German: geschlossen; Spanish: cerrado; French: fermé |
Record as JSON
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],
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"translations": {
"de": "geschlossen",
"es": "cerrado",
"fr": "fermé"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/closed/"
}
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