Grounding

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002671",
  "term": "Grounding",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The act of connecting an electrical circuit or device to the earth or to a common reference point. This practice provides a safety measure by offering a low-resistance path for fault currents, preventing dangerous voltage buildup. Proper grounding is mandated by electrical safety standards to protect equipment and personnel.",
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Erdung",
    "es": "puesta a tierra",
    "fr": "mise à la terre"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/grounding/"
}