surge protector

noun

: a device that prevents an electrical surge from damaging electronic equipment

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Equipped with six universal adapters, this powerful plug-in adapter has a wide voltage range and has a surge protector to protect your electronics against voltage spikes. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2025 Surge Protection: Instead of an ordinary power strip, consider buying a surge protector. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025 There's also a handy LED that indicates that the surge protector is indeed offering protection. Gear Team, Wired News, 18 Aug. 2025 Pick up this handy surge protector to plug in multiple devices and charging cords at once without risking an outage, along with these nifty headphones that combine the powers of noise-canceling earbuds with a sleeping mask. Clara McMahon, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Unplug electronics and appliances that aren’t plugged into a surge protector. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025 Surge Protector Power Strip: on sale for $9.99 Original price: $12.99 This power strip surge protector can power up to 12 devices simultaneously and features four USB high-speed charging ports. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025

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