Definitions for open-circuit

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Open-Circuit is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 694 anagrams from letters in open-circuit (-cceiinoprtu).

Definitions for open-circuit

noun

  1. a discontinuous circuit through which no current can flow.

Origin of open-circuit

First recorded in 1820-30

Examples for open-circuit

Dry Cells are open circuit cells, and can be carried about, although they are moist inside.

Obviously, an open circuit in the line will not prevent the clearing-out signal being received.

This is very much the way in which a quenched spark gap sets up oscillations in a coupled closed and open circuit.

The Leclanché Cell is an open circuit cell in which carbon and zinc are the plates.

Hence, our volt meter will not quite correctly show what the voltage of a single cell would be on open circuit.

It should not be left in open circuit, even for half an hour.

On open circuit the elements are not attacked, therefore there is no waste of material while the cell is not in use.

The Leclanche cell is adapted to open circuit work, being extensively used for ringing electric bells.

open circuit Cells are those which can give momentary currents at intervals, such as are needed for bells, telephones, etc.

The test for open circuit may be made with the same connection.

Word Value for open-circuit
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6

Words with friends

8

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