direct current
US /ˌdɪ.rekt ˈkɝː.ənt/
UK /ˌdɪ.rekt ˈkɝː.ənt/

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corrente contínua
electric current flowing in one direction only.
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Batteries produce direct current.
As baterias produzem corrente contínua.
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Most electronic devices operate on direct current.
A maioria dos dispositivos eletrônicos opera com corrente contínua.
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