earth plate

noun

An electrode, in the form of a metal plate buried in external soil, used to earth the electrical system of a building

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nounearth plate (plural earth plates)

plural earth plates

  1. An electrode, in the form of a metal plate buried in external soil, used to earth the electrical system of a building
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