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Male-to-female

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003513

Describing a type of electrical or mechanical connection where one component, the 'male' part, has a protruding connector designed to fit into a corresponding receptacle, the 'female' part. This configuration establishes a secure and often polarized connection, preventing incorrect insertion. Examples include power cords with a male plug and a female socket, or coaxial cable connectors.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-003513
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectIndustrial electronics
TranslationsGerman: Stecker-Buchse-Adapter; Spanish: macho a hembra; French: mâle-femelle
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003513",
  "term": "Male-to-female",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Describing a type of electrical or mechanical connection where one component, the 'male' part, has a protruding connector designed to fit into a corresponding receptacle, the 'female' part. This configuration establishes a secure and often polarized connection, preventing incorrect insertion. Examples include power cords with a male plug and a female socket, or coaxial cable connectors.",
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Stecker-Buchse-Adapter",
    "es": "macho a hembra",
    "fr": "mâle-femelle"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/male-to-female/"
}

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