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stray current

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stray current [′strā ‚kə·rənt]
(electricity)
A portion of a current that flows over a path other than the intended path, and may cause electrochemical corrosion of metals in contact with electrolytes.
An undesirable current generated by discharge of static electricity; it commonly arises in loading and unloading petroleum fuels and some chemicals, and can initiate explosions.
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