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direct-current circuit

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direct-current circuit [də¦rekt ¦kə·rənt ′sər·kət]
(electricity)
Any combination of dc voltage or current sources, such as generators and batteries, in conjunction with transmission lines, resistors, and power converters such as motors.
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