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multiconductor

multiconductor

5.6
A cable with more than one separate wire for power or signals
  • noun
  • /ˌmʌltiˈkɒndʌktər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cable multiconductor
  • The technician installed a multiconductor cable to connect the sensors to the control panel.

Examples

  • The KARI float switch, for pump control and alarm applications, is made of a free-floating switch enclosure with an attached multiconductor cable.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Signals from the instruments were conducted to the signal conditioner through a festooned flat multiconductor cable supported by an overhead carrier.

    Academic text (1990)

  • A multiconductor cable is essential for ensuring reliable communication between the devices.

  • To reduce signal interference, the engineers used a high-quality multiconductor cable in the setup.

Synonyms

cable
vsmulticonductor
  • Specialized
282 2.4

A thick strong wire that carries electricity or signals

is specifically an assembly of multiple separate conductors for power or signals
multicore
vsmulticonductor
  • Specialized
4.0

A cable with several separate wires inside one outer cover

is a general assembly of two or more separate conductors for power or signals

How Many Conductors

multiconductor
  • Specialized
5.6
multicore
  • Specialized
4.0

Surface Forms

multiconductor singular
multiconductors plural

Morphology

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

The noun is transparently formed from 'multi-' plus 'conductor', referring to a cable containing multiple conductors.

Etymology

Multiconductor comes from multi- meaning 'many' and conductor meaning 'one who carries', like a wire that lets electricity pass. So a multiconductor is a single cable that contains two or more separate wires to carry power or signals.