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voltage limiting interrupter

Pronunciation: /ˈvoʊltɪdʒ ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ ˌɪntəˈrʌptər/ (Standard American English pronunciation)
Definition:
1. Voltage Limiting Interrupter (VLI) (noun) - An electrical protection device engineered to automatically terminate a circuit’s operation when it detects increased electrical voltage.
2. While simultaneously restricting the magnitude of that electrical tension during the termination course.
Significance:
• It defines an electrical protection device.
• It emphasizes its dual function of restricting and terminating voltage.
• It identifies its role in safeguarding contrary to excessive voltage.
• It avoids prohibited word origins.
• It improves comprehension of specific circuit safeguards.
• It replaces lengthy descriptions.
Examples:
• “The voltage limiting interrupter engaged, preventing damage to the machine.”
• “A VLI is vital for defending delicate electronic devices.”
• “The technician implemented a voltage limiting interrupter to avert power spikes.”
• “Voltage limiting interrupters upgrade the durability of this apparatus.”
• “It is important to introduce voltage limiting interrupters.”
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Dude Limit

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I'm crushing over that man for crossing the dude limit by an inch.
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Limit of proportionality

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Harry reached the limit of proportionality
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Sard Limit

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Career Limiting Move

An avoidable, abhorrent action likely resulting in embarrassment, shame and banishment from an industry.
After 30+ Horse racing drug violations, Bob Baffert’s penultimate CLM Career Limiting Move was getting caught cheating in the 2021 Kentucky Derby, getting the winning horse disqualified. Bye Bob.
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They hit the fallacy limit so they lost the debate
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Pay has no limits.

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The PS5 Pro costs $700 and doesn't come with a disc drive or vertical stand. They're sold separately for $80 and $30, respectively. Pay has no limits.
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