fusetron

/ˈfjuːzɪtrɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of high-voltage electrical switch or circuit breaker, especially one used in high-power applications such as railway electrification systems.

“The new fusetron system improved the reliability of our railway network.”

2. noun

A device that combines a switch and a circuit breaker in a single unit, often used in industrial electrical systems.

“The fusetron in the machine room needed to be replaced due to excessive wear and tear.”

Synonyms

  • circuit breaker
  • switchgear

Antonyms

  • interrupter
  • relay