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con·tac·tor

(kŏn′tăk′tər, kən-tăk′-)

An electrical relay used to control the flow of power in a circuit.

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contactor

(kɒnˈtæktə)

(Electronics) a type of switch for repeatedly opening and closing an electric circuit. Its operation can be mechanical, electromagnetic, or pneumatic

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con•tac•tor

(ˈkɒn tæk tər, kənˈtæk tər)

n.

a switch for continuously establishing and interrupting an electric power circuit.

[1905–10]

Translations

Schütz

contacteur

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