surge suppressor meaning

UK US /sɝdʒ səˈprɛsɚ/ 4 syllables

surge suppressor (noun): electrical device inserted in a power line to protect equipment from sudden fluctuations in current.

Definition of surge suppressor

  1. electrical device inserted in a power line to protect equipment from sudden fluctuations in current

    Synonyms: surge protector, spike suppressor, spike arrester, lightning arrester

    Type of: suppressor

How to pronounce surge suppressor

surge suppressor is pronounced /sɝdʒ səˈprɛsɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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