Usually means: Excessive current exceeding rated capacity.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (overcurrent)

▸ noun:  A larger-than-intended electric current.

Similar:
overvoltage, overpulse, overtemperature, overfrequency, oversend, overburst, overload, overcharge, overflux, overswell, more...

Types:
fuse, circuit breaker, GFCI, surge protector, more...

Phrases:
overcurrent protection, more...

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Similar:
overvoltage, overpulse, overtemperature, overfrequency, oversend, overburst, overload, overcharge, overflux, overswell, more...

Types:
fuse, circuit breaker, GFCI, surge protector, more...

Phrases:
overcurrent protection, more...



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