Non-contact
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of noncontact. alt-of, alternative
- 1 Alternative form of noncontact. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
"Since the first G.W.R. equipment was installed there has been much development of A.T.C. systems which do not depend on contact between the track apparatus and an attachment on the locomotive. Such non-contact systems have been of special interest to countries where severe weather may interfere with picking up current from a ramp or similar device."
Example
More examples"Since the first G.W.R. equipment was installed there has been much development of A.T.C. systems which do not depend on contact between the track apparatus and an attachment on the locomotive. Such non-contact systems have been of special interest to countries where severe weather may interfere with picking up current from a ramp or similar device."
Etymology
From non- + contact.
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