overcurrent

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ current.

Noun

overcurrent (countable and uncountable, plural overcurrents)

1. A larger-than-intended electric current.

   Synonym: overamperage

   Coordinate term: overvoltage

   Overcurrent can lead to excessive heat generation and the risk of fire or damage to equipment.

Derived terms

• overcurrent protective device

Translations

larger-than-intended electric current

• Hungarian: túláram
• Italian: sovracorrente (it)