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bimetallic circuit breaker
A circuit breaker in which one of the current-carrying contacts is mounted on a bimetallic strip. If more than the rated current flows through a bimetallic circuit breaker, the bimetallic strip will heat up and warp. When it warps, it snaps the contacts apart and opens the circuit.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aeronautics
- Company: Aviation Supplies & Academics
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