No. 8,226 in Dutch
gelijkstroom
Direct current.
In a sentence
Gelijkstroom wordt vaak gebruikt in batterijen.
Direct current is often used in batteries.
In this sentence, 'gelijkstroom' refers to the type of current supplied by batteries, emphasizing its application in electrical components.
Het verschil tussen wisselstroom en gelijkstroom is belangrijk bij elektrische installaties.
The difference between alternating current and direct current is important in electrical installations.
Here, 'gelijkstroom' illustrates a technical distinction with 'wisselstroom,' which is relevant to engineering contexts.
Solarpanelen zetten zonlicht om in gelijkstroom.
Solar panels convert sunlight into direct current.
This usage of 'gelijkstroom' connects it to renewable energy systems and the conversion process in solar panels.
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