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contact

A metal strip in a switch or socket that touches a corresponding strip in order to make a connection for current to pass. Contacts may be made of precious metals to avoid corrosion.


contact
1. 
a. a junction of two or more electrical conductors
b. the part of the conductors that makes the junction
c. the part of an electrical device to which such connections are made
2. any person who has been exposed to a contagious disease
3. an informal name for contact lens
4. of or relating to irritation or inflammation of the skin caused by touching the causative agent


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The seller is AMI Doduco, a Technitrol company and world leader in the manufacture of contact materials, semi-finished products and electrical contacts that also specializes in electromechanical components, surface coating technologies and precious metal recovery.
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