Disconnecter

/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktər/ noun

Definition

A person or device that disconnects something; something that severs a connection.

Etymology

From disconnect + -er (agent noun suffix), formed from dis- + connect. The -er suffix identifies something or someone that performs the action.

Kelly Says

In electrical work, a 'disconnecter' or 'disconnector' is a critical safety device that isolates power—a simple mechanical switch that has saved countless lives by preventing electrocution during maintenance.

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