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Creepage

*Part of Speech*:

- Noun: referring to the gradual movement or spreading out of a substance, typically along a surface or through small gaps.

*Senses and Usages*:

1. *Electrical Engineering*:

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Noun

: The distance over the surface of an insulator or conductor through which a disruptive discharge may occur.

- Sample Sentence: To prevent electrical shock, it is crucial to maintain a safe creepage distance between the live parts and grounded components in electrical appliances.

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Noun

: The surface path that an electric current takes across an insulating material or a conductive surface.

- Sample Sentence: The use of coated insulation materials helps reduce the risk of creepage due to its higher dielectric strength.

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Noun

: The action or process of creating a distance across the surface of an insulator or conductor, preventing unwanted electrical movement.

- Sample Sentence: Regular maintenance is necessary to ensure proper creepage coordination and avoid potential short circuits in high-voltage applications.

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