Grounded

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002670",
  "term": "Grounded",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The state of being electrically connected to the earth or a large conductive body that serves as a common return path for electric current. This connection provides a reference potential and a path for fault currents, preventing dangerous voltage buildup on equipment enclosures. Electrical codes, such as the National Electrical Code (NEC), mandate grounding for safety in most installations.",
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "see_also": [
    "ungrounded"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "geerdet",
    "es": "conectado a tierra",
    "fr": "mis à la terre"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/grounded/"
}