overcurrent

About 0.21 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A larger-than-intended electric current.

   Overcurrent can lead to excessive heat generation and the risk of fire or damage to equipment.

Similar words

overvoltage overpulse overtemperature overfrequency oversend overburst overload overcharge overflux overswell

Often followed by

protection device devices protective relay relays and condition units