Meaning & use

Deenergized

adjective·Academic

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Disconnected from an electrical power source and no longer carrying current.

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Technicians confirmed the circuit was deenergized before beginning repairs.

The deenergized transformer sat idle until the substation came back online.

A note on using this word

A key safety term in electrical work, often paired with 'lockout/tagout' procedures to confirm equipment is safe to touch.

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