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Term: Short to Ground

Description:

The term "short to ground" refers to a technical fault or malfunction that occurs when an electrical circuit accidentally connects directly to the ground. This typically results in a loss of electrical current and can cause overheating, circuit damage, or complete failure.

Usage and Examples:

As a Verb:

Definition: To accidentally connect an electrical circuit directly to the ground.

Example sentence 1: The inexperienced electrician shorted the wires to ground, causing a power outage in the entire building.

Example sentence 2: Be careful not to short your laptop charger to ground by plugging it into a faulty outlet.

As a Noun:

Definition: A situation in which an electrical circuit is accidentally connected directly to the ground.

Example sentence 1: The car's electrical system experienced a short to ground, resulting in intermittent problems with the lights and radio.

Example sentence 2: The technician diagnosed the issue as a short to ground in the circuit board and quickly repaired it.

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