disconnector

Questions

How do you pronounce disconnector?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌdɪs.kəˈnɛk.təɹ/.

What does disconnector mean?

A switching device used to open an electric circuit when there is no current through it. They are used to isolate a part of an electrical system to allow the maintenance staff a safe access to it.

Where does disconnector come from?

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ ▲ Proto-Indo-European *trísinflu. Proto-Indo-European *d(w)is- Proto-Italic *dis- Latin dis- Old French des-bor. ▲ Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- Proto-Indo-European *ḱe? Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Latin con- Latin nectō Latin cōnectō Latin connectō English connect English -or English disconnector From dis- + connect + -or.

How to pronounce disconnector

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