stay relay
- noun
- /ˈsteɪ rɪˌleɪ/
- Specialized
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relé de retención
- The stay relay holds its position even when the power supply is removed.
Examples
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The stay relay maintains the circuit even during power outages.
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Technicians prefer stay relays in low-power applications to reduce energy consumption.
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In the circuit, a stay relay is used to maintain the state of the device after activation.
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Can you explain how a stay relay works?
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In the circuit, a stay relay is used to maintain the state of the device after activation.
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The stay relay holds its position even when the power supply is removed.
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Technicians prefer stay relays in low-power applications to reduce energy consumption.
Synonyms
A small electric switch that changes when you press a button and stays that way until pressed again
An electrical switch that stays in its last on or off position without power
A device that stays on or off after being switched, even when control power is removed
A switch that stays in one of two positions without power and changes when briefly given electricity
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is compositionally built from 'stay' (to remain) + 'relay' (an electrically controlled switch), so a learner who knows both words can infer it is a relay that stays in a given contact position. This is a straightforward noun–modifier construction common across languages; while the precise technical detail (holding without power) is domain-specific, the core meaning is directly derivable from the constituents.
Etymology
The noun stay relay is named because it stays in one position, like a latch that locks a switch in place. So it means a relay that 'keeps the position of its switch' even when the power is turned off.
