reconductor
To replace the cable or wire on an electric circuit, typically a high-voltage transmission line, usually to afford a greater electric-current-carrying capability.
Verb
- To replace the cable or wire on an electric circuit, typically a high-voltage transmission line, usually to afford a greater electric-current-carrying capability.
- To allow the new generator to serve the new customer demand, the electric utility decided to reconductor the 115 kV transmission line instead of building another 115 kV transmission line.
Origin
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English conductor English reconductor From re- + conductor.