Direct Current

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
DC
Pronunciation
/dɪˈrɛkt ˈkɑrənt/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Electronics

Examples in Context

  1. Some kinds of batteries can be recharged by connecting them to a source of direct current.
  2. The effect of direct current electric field on the solidified structure of ZA27 alloy has been studied.
  3. This is because the direct current flows in a wire always in one direction.
  4. The difference between a direct and an alternating current is that a direct current always flows in one direction.
  5. The linear sampling circuit of direct current bus and the hysteresis voltage comparator circuit are confirmed.

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