ground wire
Fault current path
A ground wire is an electrical conductor that provides a safe path for excess current to flow into the earth, preventing shock or fire.
In household wiring, it's typically the bare copper or green-insulated wire that connects to outlets and appliances: Make sure the ground wire is securely attached to the metal box.
Also called an earth wire in British English.
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- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- terminalAt the endpoint
- junction boxEnclosed wire meeting point
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- soilGround matter for planting
- buriedPlaced beneath earth
- bondingForming close connections
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- faultImperfection or blame
- surgeSudden powerful increase
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- outletPoint of release
- receptacleContainer for items
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shock
Violent sudden disturbance
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Structural support base
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