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Electrical Shunt

Definition:

An electrical shunt, in the context of electrical engineering, is a component that provides a low-resistance path for electric current flow. It is used to divert a portion of the current away from the main circuit, serving to regulate or measure the current flowing through a conductor.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A device used in electrical circuits to divert some of the current.

Example Sentence: The electrical shunt in the power supply protects the circuit from overload by redirecting excess current.

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Sense 2:

Verb: To direct the flow of electric current from one path to another.

Example Sentence: To measure the current accurately, we need to shunt the excess current away from the main circuit.

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Sense 3:

Noun: A railway track parallel to the main track used for diverting trains temporarily.

Example Sentence: The train was directed onto the electrical shunt to allow another train to pass.

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