spike arrester

/spaɪk əˌrɛstər/
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Definitions of spike arrester
  1. noun
    electrical device inserted in a power line to protect equipment from sudden fluctuations in current
    synonyms: lightning arrester, spike suppressor, surge protector, surge suppressor
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    type of:
    suppresser, suppressor
    an electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents
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