metal enclosure

collocation in English

meaningsofmetalandenclosure

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metal
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈmet.əl/us
/ˈmet̬.əl/
a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat ...
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enclosure
noun
uk
/ɪnˈkləʊ.ʒər/us
/ɪnˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/
an area surrounded by fences ...
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(Definition ofmetalandenclosurefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In turn, several trays of various types, interconnected and secured to ametalenclosure, constituted the computer.
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Each phase of the circuit is run in a separate groundedmetalenclosure.
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Themetalenclosureof the switchboard is bonded to earth ground for protection of personnel.
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The mechanism was controlled by an operator in a corrugatedmetalenclosure.
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Themetalenclosurethat's supposed to contain the microprocessor is empty, making it clear to the repairman that something is fishy.
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Additionally, most power transistors have the collector or drain physically connected to themetalenclosure.
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In the group scene, they perform the song backed by a band in a largemetalenclosure.
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A decorative and protectivemetalenclosureat the top of the towers was lost to vandalism, but was replaced during the restoration work.
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It detects small stray voltages on the metal enclosures of electrical equipment, and interrupts the circuit if a dangerous voltage is detected.
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Pad-mounted transformers have secure locked and bolted grounded metal enclosures to discourage unauthorized access to live internal parts.
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In the same period, he used armor plates and metal enclosures that served to isolate the aircraft engines, marked by iridescent heat.
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A third wire, called the bond (or earth) wire, is often connected between non-current-carrying metal enclosures and earth ground.
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