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spike arrester

/spaɪk əˈrɛstər/

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/spaɪk əˈrɛstər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruУстройство, используемое для защиты электрического оборудования от внезапных скачков напряжения или перенапряжений, обычно путем отвода избыточной энергии на землю.

A device used to protect electrical equipment from sudden voltage spikes or surges, typically by diverting excess energy to the ground.

  1. Surge protection deviceC1formal

    A device used to protect electrical equipment from voltage spikes or surges, typically caused by lightning or power grid fluctuations.

    ruУстройство защиты от перенапряжений

    • The technician installed a spike arrester to protect the server room.
    • A lightning strike damaged the building's main spike arrester.
    • Modern spike arresters can handle surges up to several thousand volts.