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uninterruptible power supply
type of device that provides electrical power in the event of a power outage
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- Synonym(s): uninterruptible power source_₀, backup battery_₀, uninterruptible power source_₀
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- Context: The on-battery runtime of most uninterruptible power sources is relatively short—5–15 minutes being typical for smaller units—but sufficient to allow time to bring an auxiliary power source on line, or to properly shut down the protected equipment.
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