partial discharge

noun

A localized electrical breakdown of a small portion of a solid or fluid electrical insulator when being applied to high voltage.

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Meanings

nounpartial discharge (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA localized electrical breakdown of a small portion of a solid or fluid electrical insulator when being applied to high voltage.
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