bus bar
noun
: a conductor or an assembly of conductors for collecting electric currents and distributing them to outgoing feeders
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The tech eliminates the metal casings, bus bars and other components that hog space in conventional cells.
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IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Bus bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bus%20bar. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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