electrical circuit

electrical circuit
noun
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
Syn: ↑circuit, ↑electric circuit
Hypernyms: ↑electrical device
Hyponyms:
Part Holonyms: ↑electronic equipment
Part Meronyms:

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