lost neutral

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|electrical engineering}} A dangerous situation where the [[neutral]] [[wire]] in a [[split-phase power]] system becomes [[broken]] or [[disconnect]]ed, forcing all electrical [[current]] to flow directly between the two [[line]] wires and exposing [[load]]s connected between line and neutral to [[unstable]] and potentially-[[excessive]] [[voltages]], posing a risk of equipment damage, electrical [[fire]], or [[electric shock]].

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