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surge protector

A portable device containing one or more electrical outlets that protects equipment plugged into it from a surge in current.

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surge′ protec`tor

a small device to protect a computer, telephone, television set, or the like from damage by high-voltage electrical surges.

[1980–85]

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surge protector - electrical device inserted in a power line to protect equipment from sudden fluctuations in current

lightning arrester, spike arrester, spike suppressor, surge suppressor

suppresser, suppressor - an electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents

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