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Definition of earth current

: an electric current flowing through the ground that is set up by either natural or man-made differences of potential

— called also ground current

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First Known Use of earth current

1858, in the meaning defined above

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“Earth current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth%20current. Accessed 17 Apr. 2021.

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