continuous current

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continuous current - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Direct current \Direct current\ (Elec.)
     (a) A current flowing in one direction only; -- distinguished
         from alternating current. When steady and not pulsating
         a direct current is often called a continuous current.
     (b)
  
     A direct induced current, or momentary current of the same
        direction as the inducing current, produced by stopping or
        removing the latter; also, a similar current produced by
        removal of a magnet.
        [Webster 1913 Suppl.]