Interrupter (Noun)
Meaning
A device for automatically interrupting an electric current.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The circuit breaker is a common type of interrupter used in household electrical systems to prevent overloads.
- The ground fault interrupter is a safety device that can quickly cut off power in the event of a short circuit.
- A fuse is a simple interrupter that melts and breaks the circuit when excessive current flows through it.
- The arc fault interrupter is designed to detect and interrupt arcing faults that can cause electrical fires.
- The ground fault circuit interrupter is a type of interrupter that protects people from electrical shock in wet locations.