DC

Examples

• All

• DC currents don't flip and thus capacitors do not allow DC currents to flow.

• So on the back we have the DC input as well as the USB input.

• So in other words, your computer wants power, your video card wants power, DC power, right?

• We have DC power, we have our attachment connected, got a little switch.

• Let's go to volts DC, see what we have.

• Many electronic devices, such as laptops and smartphones, require DC power to function properly.

• In our experiment, we used a DC supply to ensure a constant flow of electricity.

• The technician explained that DC is essential for charging batteries in portable devices.

Synonyms

D

direct current

vsDC

• Specialized

3 3.5

An electric flow that moves steadily in one direction, for example from a battery

is the abbreviation form used instead of the full phrase

D

direct electric current

vsDC

• Specialized

3.6

An electric flow that moves in one direction and does not reverse

is the shorter abbreviation commonly used in technical contexts

Antonyms

A

AC

• Specialized

63 3.4

An electric current that changes direction regularly, used to power homes

Compounds

D

DC motor

• Specialized

1 3.9

A machine that uses electricity from a battery to make parts turn

S

shunt DC motor

• Specialized

6.7

A motor that runs on direct current and keeps a steady speed when load changes

S

shunt wound DC motor

• Specialized

7.5

A direct current motor whose parts are connected in parallel to keep a steady speed when the load changes

Surface Forms

Etymology