direct current
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direct current

noun

Definition of DIRECT CURRENT

: an electric current flowing in one direction only and substantially constant in value —abbreviation DC

First Known Use of DIRECT CURRENT

1849

direct current

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of DIRECT CURRENT

: an electric current flowing in one direction only and substantially constant in value—abbreviation DC

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