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Molex connector

Molex connector

4.8
A small plastic plug that gives power to parts inside a computer or other electronic device
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : conector Molex
  • Make sure each hard drive is connected properly using a Molex connector for optimal power supply.

Examples

  • To upgrade my computer's power supply, I needed to connect the Molex connector to the new components.

  • And I'm just getting those ready, little crimp connectors, Molex connectors, and then we're going to put this into the box.

  • So if I connect in the molex connector, it'll go in something like that.

  • OK, so here's a molex connector to my little just DC plug.

  • The technician demonstrated how to attach the Molex connector to the motherboard during the repair.

Synonyms

plug
vsMolex connector
51 1.3

A device with pins that you insert into a socket to get power

is an internal power interface used inside devices not for wall sockets
connector
vsMolex connector
  • Specialized
37 3.7

A part that joins two cables so they can carry power or signals

is a specific power type used mainly inside electronic devices and computers

Surface Forms

Molex connector singular
Molex connectors plural

Morphology

Molex + connector

The noun 'connector' clearly signals that this is a type of joining device, so a learner will grasp the general class (a kind of connector). However 'Molex' is a brand/proper name not semantically informative about its specific function (a PC power connector), so the precise technical meaning is not derivable without prior exposure.

Etymology

Molex connector comes from the company Molex, which made the small plastic power connectors used inside early computers. So the name now means that common white plug that connects 'power' to hard drives and other parts.