creepagen.
/ˈkriːpɪdʒ/ Gradual movement; spec. leakage of electricity.
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the world > movement > rate of motion > slowness > [noun] > gradual movement
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edging1879
creepage1903
the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electricity > transmission of electricity, conduction > non-conduction, insulation > [noun] > result of defective insulation
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leakage conductance1887
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sneak-current1899
creepage1958
1903 Electr. World & Engineer 7 Nov. 777 Special oil throwers are provided to prevent the creepage of oil along the shaft.
1958 Which? 1 ii. 22/1 We tested the motor for safety... This included brush, creepage and wiring compliance.
1966 McGraw-Hill Encycl. Sci. & Technol. (rev. ed.) VII. 158/2 These [insulators] are made of glazed porcelain, with a series of skirts to lengthen the creepage paths and provide maximum resistance to flash-over.
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