arrester
- noun
- /əˈrɛstər/
- Specialized
:
limitador
- Protechline lightning and overvoltage arresters have been designed to guard against equipment damage in industrial and process-control operations.
Examples
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When designing the power grid, we used several arresters to safeguard against lightning strikes.
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The engineer installed a surge arrester to protect the electrical system from voltage spikes.
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Surge arrester CP Clare Corp., Beverly, Mass.
Academic text (1997) -
The arresters are rated for a maximum of 255 or 440 V AC. Circle 323 on Reader Service Card. Induction motor/amplifier
Academic text (1997) -
To prevent sparks from escaping, the chimney needs a reliable spark arrester attached.
Synonyms
76
3.7
A thing that blocks the flow of liquid in a pipe
48
4.3
A switch that stops electricity when too much flows in a circuit
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7.2
A device that reduces vibrations in machines, buildings, or speakers
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6.5
A device that stops something from going above a set level, for example sound or speed
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7.0
A device that limits how much something moves or flows
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7.2
A device that reduces unwanted electrical current or noise in circuits
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4.0
A person or thing that stops the normal flow of activity
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6.8
A person or device that applies a brake when a vehicle must stop
A device that stops or slows moving parts to keep people safe
A part that protects electrical equipment from lightning and sudden power surges
A device that protects electrical equipment from sudden high voltage
A device that reduces sparks when electrical contacts open or close
A device that slows movement or reduces speed
Compounds
- Specialized
A device on a plane that catches a wire on a carrier deck to stop the plane quickly during landing
- Specialized
A part that protects electrical equipment from lightning and sudden power surges
- Specialized
A metal mesh fitted on a chimney that stops sparks escaping and reduces fire risk
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Arrester comes from the old verb arrest meaning 'to stop', from the root stare meaning 'to stand'. Think of a police 'arrest' that stops a person; an arrester is any device that stops or limits movement or flow, for example stopping sparks or an electrical surge.