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Direct Current

Definition: Electric current in which electrons flow in one direction only. Opposite of alternating current.

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Direct current – Wikipedia
Alternating Current (AC) vs. Direct Current (DC) – learn.sparkfun.com
What is DC (direct current)? – Definition from WhatIs.com
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