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multiconductor

multiconductor

6.5
Having more than one electrical wire inside a cable
  • adjective
  • /ˌmʌltiˈkɒndʌktər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : multiconductor
  • The technician installed a multiconductor cable to connect the control panel to the machinery.

Examples

  • For safety and efficiency, the design called for multiconductor wiring throughout the building.

  • A multiconductor unit simplifies the process of organizing complex electrical systems.

  • The multiconductor cable is essential for modern electronics.

  • I need a multiconductor wire for my new project.

  • The technician installed a multiconductor cable to connect the control panel to the machinery.

  • For safety and efficiency, the design called for multiconductor wiring throughout the building.

  • A multiconductor unit simplifies the process of organizing complex electrical systems.

How Many Conductors

multiconductor
  • Specialized
6.5
multicore
  • Specialized
4.7

Surface Forms

multiconductor positive

Morphology

multiconductor = conductor (transparent) = multi + conduct + or

The word is transparently built from 'multi-' plus 'conductor', giving the straightforward meaning of something with multiple conductors.

Etymology

Multiconductor comes from multi- meaning 'many' and conductor meaning 'one who carries', like an orchestra conductor or a metal that carries electricity. So a multiconductor cable or system is one that has many conductors inside a single unit to carry power or signals.