Direct current (DC)

Direct current (DC)

An electric current that retains its level and direction, at least in the short term. More generally, DC is also used to describe voltage sources that deliver this kind of current. DC is generally used at low voltages within electronic equipment. Batteries deliver DC. Compare with AC.

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