short circuits

A form of short circuit — A usually unintentional connection of low resistance or impedance in a circuit such that excessive and often damaging current flows in it.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of short circuit
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of short circuit
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APA

short circuits. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/short%20circuits

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