Contactor
noun
A contactor is an electromechanical switch used in electrical circuits to control a large amount of electricity.
The contractor has installed a new contactor to manage the power load.
Often appears as...
- high-voltage contactor
- magnetic contactor
Usage tips
Neutral
electromagnetic contactor, power contactor, relay contactor
noun
A contactor is an electromechanical switch used in electrical circuits to control a large amount of electricity.
The contractor has installed a new contactor to manage the power load.
Often appears as...
- high-voltage contactor
- magnetic contactor
Usage tips
Neutral
electromagnetic contactor, power contactor, relay contactor
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Jargon
'Contactor' is a technical term mostly used in engineering contexts.
The electrician used a contactor to control the power supply.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Confusion
Don't confuse 'contactor' with 'contractor', which refers to a person or business that performs work under a contract.
The contractor built the new house, using a contactor for electrical needs.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Awareness
Use 'contactor' in sentences that involve electrical works or systems.
The contactor was crucial for the automation of the factory machinery.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Jargon
'Contactor' is a technical term mostly used in engineering contexts.
The electrician used a contactor to control the power supply.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Confusion
Don't confuse 'contactor' with 'contractor', which refers to a person or business that performs work under a contract.
The contractor built the new house, using a contactor for electrical needs.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Awareness
Use 'contactor' in sentences that involve electrical works or systems.
The contactor was crucial for the automation of the factory machinery.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Jargon
'Contactor' is a technical term mostly used in engineering contexts.
The electrician used a contactor to control the power supply.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Confusion
Don't confuse 'contactor' with 'contractor', which refers to a person or business that performs work under a contract.
The contractor built the new house, using a contactor for electrical needs.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Awareness
Use 'contactor' in sentences that involve electrical works or systems.
The contactor was crucial for the automation of the factory machinery.
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