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Definition of: earth current
1. Electr. A direct current induced in the earth by grounded currents near powerhouses and thought responsible for the corrosion of the lead sheaths of cables, etc.
2. An electrical current, variable in strength, duration, and direction, which circulates within the earth's crust.
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