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Short circuit
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a failure in a circuit caused when the electricity flows in the wrong route due to wire damage or fault in the connections of wires
Example
Short circuits can cause a surge of electricity, leading to potential damage or fires.
The electrician fixed the short circuit that was causing the light switch to spark.
The electrician lined up the wires in the circuit box to prevent short circuits.
The electrician sheathed the wires in a layer of rubber to prevent short circuits.
