hot chassis

noun

A metal chassis, used as a base for electrical equipment, that is live because it lacks a transformer to isolate the equipment from the mains.

Meanings

nounhot chassis (plural hot chassis)
  1. businessA metal chassis, used as a base for electrical equipment, that is live because it lacks a transformer to isolate the equipment from the mains.
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APA

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Chicago

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