contactor

con·tac·tor

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kon-tak-ter, kuh n-tak-ter]
- /ˈkɒn tæk tər, kənˈtæk tər/
- /ˈkɔntæktə/

Definitions of contactor word

noun contactor a type of switch for repeatedly opening and closing an electric circuit. Its operation can be mechanical, electromagnetic, or pneumatic 3
noun contactor a heavy-duty switching device, esp. a relay, used to open and close a circuit 3
noun contactor A contactor is a vessel or stage in which liquids or gases have a large area of contact. 3
noun contactor A contactor is an electro-mechanical device that is operated by an electric coil and allows automatic or remote operation to start or stop an electrical power circuit. 3
noun contactor a mechanically operated switch for continuously establishing and interrupting an electric power circuit. 1
noun contactor A device for making and breaking an electric circuit. 1

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; contact + -or2

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