branch circuit

noun

: the part of an electric wiring system that extends from any set of outlets as far back as the fuse box, supplying and protecting them

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“Branch circuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20circuit. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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