Dictionary of Environmental Health
A device in an electric circuit that automatically operates as a switch to cut off the flow of electricity under certain preconditions. They are generally used as safety devices and can be operated, for example, by increased temperature (e.g. if current flow exceeds design criteria) or by creating an electromagnet.
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