Definition of direct current
:an electric current flowing in one direction only and substantially constant in value
—abbreviation DC
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1849
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: an electric current that is flowing in one direction only
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:an electric current flowing in one direction only
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medical Definition of direct current
:an electric current flowing in one direction only and substantially constant in value
—abbreviation DC
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