magnetic blowout

[mag′ned·ik ′blō‚au̇t]

(electromagnetism)

A permanent magnet or electromagnet used to produce a magnetic field that lengthens the arc between opening contacts of a switch or circuit breaker, thereby helping to extinguish the arc.

blowout

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