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Electricity
A database referring to the existence of a flow of electric charge.
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Lead
Electrical equipment; Electricity
The condition where the current precedes in time with respect to the voltage in an ac circuit (for example, a capacitive load).
Lead acid (battery)
Electrical equipment; Electricity
The assembly of one or more cells with an electrolyte based on dilute sulfuric acid and water, a positive electrode of lead dioxide and negative electrodes of lead. Lead Acid batteries all use the ...
Pilot Channel
Electrical equipment; Electricity
A means of interconnecting between relaying points for the purpose of protection.
Pilot Line
Electrical equipment; Electricity
A cord or rope used to pull a heavier rope that will be used to pull a conductor into place.
Over range
Electrical equipment; Electricity
The specified maximum operating point for which the stated accuracy condition applies.
Overcharge (battery)
Electrical equipment; Electricity
The forcing of current through a cell after all the active material has been converted to the charged state (after 100
Overload
Electrical equipment; Electricity
The specified maximum magnitude of the input quantity that can be applied for a specified period of time without causing damage.
