Inrush: meaning, definitions and examples

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inrush

 

[ ˈɪnˌrʌʃ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.