Meaning Of The Word Lightning arrester

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Lightning arrester Meaning

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Lightning arrester Definition

What's The Definition Of Lightning arrester?

lightning arrester in American English
a device that protects electronic or electrical equipment from lightning by diverting any surges of high-voltage electricity caused by atmospheric discharges to a ground
noun: a device for preventing damage to radio, telephonic, or other electric equipment from lightning or other high-voltage currents, using spark gaps to carry the current to the ground without passing through the device

lightning arrester in British English
noun: a device that protects electrical equipment, such as an aerial, from an excessive voltage resulting from a lightning discharge or other accidental electric surge, by discharging it to earth

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