direct current
noun
: an electric current flowing in one direction only and substantially constant in value
—abbreviation DC
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One of Tesla's most significant contributions was the development of the alternating current (AC) electrical system, which is far more efficient than direct current (DC) for transmitting electricity over long distances.
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive remediation, mindfulness, psychoeducation and transcranial direct current stimulation were also more effective than a placebo at reducing patients’ symptoms, but this outcome was reported by clinicians only.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
What’s odd about the Ariya’s charge port is that despite being a standard that works at many CCS-capable fast charging stations, there is some negative hollow space between the two direct current pins at the bottom that isn’t present on most other EVs.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
The technical lynchpin of the plan falls on the successful construction of a high voltage direct current (HVDC) submarine cable in the Black Sea.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Nov. 2024
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive remediation, mindfulness, psychoeducation and transcranial direct current stimulation were also more effective than a placebo at reducing patients’ symptoms, but this outcome was reported by clinicians only.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
What’s odd about the Ariya’s charge port is that despite being a standard that works at many CCS-capable fast charging stations, there is some negative hollow space between the two direct current pins at the bottom that isn’t present on most other EVs.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
The technical lynchpin of the plan falls on the successful construction of a high voltage direct current (HVDC) submarine cable in the Black Sea.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Direct current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20current. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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