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interrupter, interruptor an electromechanical device for opening and closing an electric circuit interrupter [′int·ə‚rəp·tər] (electricity) An electric, electronic, or mechanical device that periodically interrupts the flow of a direct current so as to produce pulses. (ordnance) A barrier in a fuse which prevents transmission of an explosive effect to some element beyond the interrupter. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The interrupter bowed, smiled, stroked his beard, and relapsed into his chair. Let me think - let me think,' he said, aloud, impatiently, even pleadingly, as if to some merciless interrupter. But it seemed to ridicule his interrupter, and in that light was encouraging; so he replied with amenity-- |
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