Short circuit - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Short circuit :  (noun)

1: accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference [syn: short]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Short circuit : \Short" cir"cuit\ (Elec.) A circuit formed or closed by a conductor of relatively low resistance because shorter or of relatively great conductivity.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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