direct current
noun
: an electric current flowing in one direction only and substantially constant in value
—abbreviation DC
Examples of direct current in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The shingle-style component—made of both glass solar and steel tiles—absorbs sunlight and converts direct current energy into alternating current energy that can power the home.
—
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
The inverter is bidirectional, so that alternating current produced by the e-axle under regenerative braking is turned into direct current to charge the battery.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
Climate entrepreneur Vic Shao is developing a new startup called DC Grid, focused on providing direct current, or DC, power, the founder tells Axios.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
There is also room for greater efficiency after the electricity is generated, when power is lost as direct current (produced from the panels) is converted to alternating current (required for distribution by the electrical grid).
—Dickon Pinner, Foreign Affairs, 16 Feb. 2015
See all Example Sentences for direct current 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
The inverter is bidirectional, so that alternating current produced by the e-axle under regenerative braking is turned into direct current to charge the battery.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
Climate entrepreneur Vic Shao is developing a new startup called DC Grid, focused on providing direct current, or DC, power, the founder tells Axios.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
There is also room for greater efficiency after the electricity is generated, when power is lost as direct current (produced from the panels) is converted to alternating current (required for distribution by the electrical grid).
—Dickon Pinner, Foreign Affairs, 16 Feb. 2015
See all Example Sentences for direct current
Dictionary Entries Near direct current
Cite this Entry
“Direct current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20current. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share