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busbar

A metallic strip or bar, typically made of copper or aluminum, used in electrical systems to conduct and distribute high currents to multiple circuits.
Noun
pl: busbars

This term is a specialized technical noun used primarily in electrical engineering and power distribution. It describes a rigid conductor that serves as a common connection point for multiple electrical circuits, contrasting with flexible wiring which is used for individual connections.

In professional contexts, the word is used to describe the physical infrastructure of switchgear, distribution boards, and battery banks. It carries a connotation of stability and high-capacity power handling, as busbars are designed to carry significantly more current than standard cables.

Meanings

Noun

A metallic strip or bar, typically made of copper or aluminum, used in electrical systems to conduct and distribute high currents to multiple circuits.

The technician installed a heavy-duty copper busbar to handle the increased power load in the switchgear.

Examples

The technician tightened the bolts on the copper busbar to ensure a secure connection.

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The technician tightened the bolts on the copper busbar to ensure a secure connection.

We need to upgrade the busbar to handle the increased current load of the new machinery.

Business

We need to upgrade the busbar to handle the increased current load of the new machinery.

Check the busbar for any signs of overheating or discoloration.

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Check the busbar for any signs of overheating or discoloration.

I wonder if this aluminum busbar is rated for the voltage we are using.

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I wonder if this aluminum busbar is rated for the voltage we are using.

The main busbar distributes power to all the circuit breakers in the panel.

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The main busbar distributes power to all the circuit breakers in the panel.

Make sure the busbar is properly insulated to prevent accidental short circuits.

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Make sure the busbar is properly insulated to prevent accidental short circuits.

The design uses a flexible busbar to accommodate thermal expansion.

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The design uses a flexible busbar to accommodate thermal expansion.

Is the busbar grounded according to the safety specifications?

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Is the busbar grounded according to the safety specifications?

A fault in the busbar caused a total power failure across the entire facility.

Business

A fault in the busbar caused a total power failure across the entire facility.

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