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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003513 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial electronics |
| Translations | German: Stecker-Buchse-Adapter; Spanish: macho a hembra; French: mâle-femelle |
Record as JSON
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"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"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/male-to-female/"
}
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