Parallel circuit
Parallel circuit noun - A closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit.
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Synonyms for Parallel circuit
Shunt circuit is a synonym for parallel circuit. In some cases you can use "Shunt circuit" instead a noun phrase "Parallel circuit".
Shunt circuit
Shunt circuit noun - A closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit.
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Synonyms for Shunt circuit
Parallel circuit is a synonym for shunt circuit. You can use "Parallel circuit" instead a noun phrase "Shunt circuit".
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Shunt circuit and Parallel circuit. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/parallel_circuit/shunt_circuit
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Shunt circuit or Parallel circuit. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/parallel_circuit/shunt_circuit.
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