current limiter

noun

, Electricity.

1. a device, as a resistor or fuse, that limits the flow of current to a prescribed amount, independent of the voltage applied.

Example Sentences

Mercedes said in U.S. government documents released Friday that if the engine and transmission won’t turn over, a current limiter in the starter motor can overheat from repeated attempts to start the vehicles.

From Washington Post

That can cause the current limiter to overheat and melt nearby parts.

From Washington Post

The German automaker said in government documents released Friday that if for some reason the engine and transmission won’t turn over, a current limiter in the starter motor can overheat from repeated attempts to start the vehicles.

From Washington Times

That can cause the current limiter to overheat and melt nearby parts.

From Washington Times

The German automaker said in government documents released Friday that if for some reason the engine and transmission won’t turn over, a current limiter in the starter motor can overheat from repeated attempts to start the vehicles.

From Seattle Times