short circuit

Frequency: 9.035.1 per million words

An electrical fault where the current follows a shorter, unintended path.

circuitADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The lights were not working because of a short circuit.
  • Faulty wiring is a common cause of a short circuit.
  • A short circuit in the old appliance started the fire.
  • A sudden short circuit caused a power outage in the entire building.
  • The electrician installed a fuse to prevent damage from a potential short circuit.
  • The technician identified a short circuit on the motherboard.
  • We suspected a short circuit when we smelled burning plastic.
  • The investigation revealed several short circuits in the building's electrical system.
  • Never touch exposed wires, as it could create a dangerous short circuit.
  • The damage was attributed to a short circuit in the main power line.