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ENprotective earthing 
connection of a point in the equipment, system, or installation to earth, for protection against electric shock in case of a fault

TC/SC:82Terms     Info     Publications
Published in:IEC 62109-1, ed. 1.0 (2010-04) Terms     Info
Reference number:3.72
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