Utilities

Utilities

Of or related to any publicy utility institution mandated with maintaining the infrastructure for a particular public service; such as the provision of water, gas and electricity.

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beam spread

Electrical equipment; Electricity

With regard to outdoor light, the angle between the two directions in a plane in which the intensity is equal to a stated percentage of the maximum beam intensity. The percentage ...

belt

Electrical equipment; Electricity

Refers to a lineman's climbing belt.

bias current

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The current used as a bias quantity in a biased relay.

biased relay

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A relay in which the characteristics are modified by the introduction of some quantity, and which is usually in opposition to the actuating quantity.

bikeway (lighting)

Electrical equipment; Electricity

Any road, street, path or way that is specifically designated as being open to bicycle travel, regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of ...