spike arrester
- noun
- /spaɪk əˈrɛstər/
- Specialized
:
pararrayos
- A sudden lightning strike caused a power surge, but the spike arrester absorbed the excess voltage.
Examples
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The electrician recommended installing a spike arrester to protect the sensitive equipment in the laboratory.
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The spike arrester prevented damage to the transformer.
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Many modern appliances come with a built-in spike arrester to extend their lifespan.
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Many homes are equipped with a spike arrester for safety.
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During the storm, the spike arrester effectively protected the electrical system from damage caused by lightning strikes.
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To safeguard delicate electronics, engineers often install a spike arrester in the circuit.
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The maintenance team checked the spike arrester to ensure it was functioning properly before the power restoration.
Synonyms
2
3.2
A device that protects electronic equipment from sudden voltage spikes
A device that protects electronic equipment from sudden power surges
A device that protects things like computers and TVs from sudden rises in electricity
A device that protects electrical equipment from sudden power surges
A part that protects electrical equipment from lightning and sudden power surges
A device that stops movement or limits flow in machines and electrical systems
How Protective
- Specialized
8
3.9
- Specialized
54
4.4
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is directly compositional: 'spike' (a brief sharp increase) combined with 'arrester' (a device that stops or limits flow) clearly yields a device that stops electrical spikes. Although the term is technical, the relation follows ordinary English word-formation patterns and a B1 learner who knows both constituents would plausibly infer the meaning.
Etymology
Spike arrester The name spike arrester gives a clear picture: a spike is a sudden sharp rise of electricity and an arrester is something that 'stops' it. So the device 'protects' equipment by stopping sudden high voltage before it reaches your devices.