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Direct Current

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(1):

A direct induced current, or momentary current of the same direction as the inducing current, produced by stopping or removing the latter; also, a similar current produced by removal of a magnet.

(2):

A current flowing in one direction only; - distinguished from alternating current. When steady and not pulsating a direct current is often called a continuous current.

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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Direct Current'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​d/direct-current.html. 1828.
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