Direct Current (Noun)
Meaning
An electric current that flows in one direction steadily.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- Batteries supply direct current, which is used to power portable electronic devices.
- The term alternating current was coined by those promoting the rival direct current system.
- In a direct current circuit, the direction of current flow is always from positive to negative.
- Most devices that run on direct current, such as clocks, also work on low voltage.
- The widespread use of direct current was hindered by the fact that it cannot be transformed to higher voltages as efficiently as alternating current.