Inrush: meaning, definitions and examples

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inrush

[ ˈɪnˌrʌʃ ]

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electricity

A sudden rush of current at the beginning of a short circuit or when a load is first connected to a circuit.

Synonyms

burst, spike, surge

Examples of usage

The inrush of current can cause damage to the circuit components.
The inrush current rating of the circuit breaker is crucial for protecting the system.

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general

A sudden and powerful forward movement or flow.

Synonyms

influx, inundation, surge

Examples of usage

The inrush of water flooded the streets after the heavy rain.
The inrush of people at the concert overwhelmed the security staff.

Translations

Translations of the word "inrush" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sobrecarga

🇮🇳 अचानक बढ़ी हुई धारा

🇩🇪 Einschaltstrom

🇮🇩 arus masuk

🇺🇦 пусковий струм

🇵🇱 prąd rozruchowy

🇯🇵 突入電流

🇫🇷 courant d'appel

🇪🇸 corriente de irrupción

🇹🇷 ani akım

🇰🇷 돌입 전류

🇸🇦 تيار التدفق

🇨🇿 nárazový proud

🇸🇰 nárazový prúd

🇨🇳 冲击电流

🇸🇮 vključni tok

🇮🇸 innrásarstraumur

🇰🇿 жүктеме ағымы

🇬🇪 შემომავალი დენი

🇦🇿 daxil olan cərəyan

🇲🇽 corriente de irrupción

Word origin

The word 'inrush' originated from the combination of 'in' and 'rush'. It first appeared in the mid-19th century. The term is commonly used in the fields of electricity and general movement to describe a sudden and powerful flow or movement.

See also: bulrush, rush, rushed, rushing, unrushed.