DC
|D-C|
/ˌdiːˈsiː/
unidirectional flow
Etymology
'DC' as 'Direct Current' originates from the term 'direct', meaning 'straight' or 'uninterrupted', and 'current', meaning 'flow of electricity'.
The term 'Direct Current' was coined in the late 19th century to distinguish it from 'Alternating Current'.
Initially, it referred to any unidirectional flow of electricity, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
abbreviation for 'Direct Current', a type of electrical current that flows in one direction.
The battery provides DC power to the device.
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Noun 2
abbreviation for 'District of Columbia', the capital territory of the United States.
Washington, DC is the capital of the United States.
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