Creepage

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A gradual, creeping movement. countable, uncountable

    "Therefore, when preparing and maintaining track for high speeds, the importance of ample anchorage against creepage cannot be overlooked."

  2. 2
    The leakage of an electrical current across the surface of an insulator (dielectric) countable, uncountable

Example

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"Therefore, when preparing and maintaining track for high speeds, the importance of ample anchorage against creepage cannot be overlooked."

Etymology

From creep + -age.

Related phrases

creepage distanceelectrical current

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