1. inrush - Noun
2. inrush - Verb
A rush inwards; as, the inrush of the tide.
To rush in.
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For example, with standard electric motors, the start-up (inrush) current tends to be much greater than the running current. Source: Internet
German Wikipedia article about transformer inrush current at switch on (in German). Source: Internet
The surge of inrush current when the heater is first energized causes stress in the heater, and can be avoided by slowly warming the heaters, gradually increasing current with a NTC thermistor included in the circuit. Source: Internet
Thermistors are of two opposite fundamental types: *With NTC, resistance Decreases with temperature to protect against inrush overvoltage conditions. Source: Internet
Electrical contacts may carry a "T" rating symbol indicating that they are designed to control circuits with the high inrush current characteristic of tungsten lamps. Source: Internet