🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

직류 전류

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jigryu jeonryu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Direct Current/ˈdaɪrɛkt ˈkʌrənt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"배터리는 직류 전류를 제공합니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An electric current that flows in one direction only.

    "Batteries provide direct current to power devices."
  2. 2

    A type of electrical current used in various applications, including electronics and power systems.

    "Direct current is commonly used in low-voltage applications."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'direct current' originates from the early 19th century, where 'direct' refers to the unidirectional flow of electric charge, and 'current' is derived from the Latin 'currere', meaning 'to run'. The concept evolved with the development of electrical engineering and technology.

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