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direct coupling

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direct coupling [də¦rekt ′kəp·liŋ]
(electricity)
Coupling of two circuits by means of a non-frequency-sensitive device, such as a wire, resistor, or battery, so both direct and alternating current can flow through the coupling path.
(mechanical engineering)
The direct connection of the shaft of a prime mover (such as a motor) to the shaft of a rotating mechanism (such as a pump or compressor).


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