arrestor
- noun
- /əˈrɛstər/
- Specialized
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protector contra sobretensiones
- The engineer recommended upgrading the old arrestor to ensure better protection for the control panel.
Examples
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Without a proper arrestor, sensitive equipment could be damaged by sudden power surges.
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Many electrical systems require an arrestor for safety.
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The technician installed a new arrestor to protect the building's electrical system from lightning strikes.
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The lightning arrestor protected the building during the storm.
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An arrestor is essential for protecting sensitive electronic equipment from voltage surges during storms.
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The technician installed a lightning arrestor to prevent any damage to the building's electrical system.
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To safeguard his computer, he ensured that it was connected to a surge protector with a built-in lightning arrestor.
Synonyms
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A device that protects electronic equipment from sudden voltage spikes
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A device that reduces unwanted electrical current or noise in circuits
A device that protects things like computers and TVs from sudden rises in electricity
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 protects electronic equipment from sudden power surges
A device that stops movement or limits flow in machines and electrical systems
A device that reduces unwanted electrical currents in a circuit
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Etymology
Arrestor: The word arrestor comes from arrest 'to stop' plus the ending -or 'something that does'. So an electrical arrestor 'stops' sudden extra electricity by sending it away to protect machines and wires.