direct current

1. (countable, uncountable)An electric current that always flows in the same direction but may differ in intensity over time.

   Gleichstrom

   однонаправленный токodnonapravlennyj tok

   an electric current that flows in one direction steadily

2. (countable, uncountable)A constant electric current.

   Konstantstrom

   постоя́нный токpostojánnyj tok

1. Batteries supply direct current, the wall socket alternating current.

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2. A transformer converts alternating current to direct current for use in electronics.

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3. An electrolysis is a passage of direct current through an ion-conducting solution, producing a chemical change at the electrodes.

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