spike suppressor
- noun
- /spaɪk səˈprɛsər/
- Specialized
:
supresor de picos
- The spike suppressor prevented damage to the computer.
Examples
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Heavy storms can cause fluctuations in current, so a spike suppressor is essential for sensitive equipment.
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The technician installed a spike suppressor to safeguard the computer from power surges.
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Without a spike suppressor, sudden voltage spikes might damage expensive electronics.
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Many homes are equipped with a spike suppressor for safety.
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A spike suppressor is essential for safeguarding your devices from dangerous power surges during a storm.
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Installing a spike suppressor in your electrical system can prevent costly damage from voltage spikes.
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Many homeowners choose to add a spike suppressor to their wiring to avoid potential equipment failures.
Synonyms
2
3.2
A device that protects electronic equipment from sudden voltage spikes
A device that protects electrical equipment from sudden high voltage
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
How Protective
- Specialized
- Specialized
1
4.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'spike' (a brief sharp increase) and 'suppressor' (a device that prevents or reduces something): a device that suppresses electrical spikes. This follows a regular noun+noun compound pattern in English (and similar constructions exist cross-linguistically), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the meaning.
Etymology
Spike suppressor paints a simple picture: a spike is a sudden, sharp rise in electric current, and a suppressor is something that pushes that spike down. So it means a device that 'stops' or 'reduces' sudden power surges to 'protect' equipment.