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reed switch

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An electrical switch operated by an applied magnetic field that causes two flexible metal reeds to come into contact.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 干簧管 (gānhuángguǎn) — type of electrical switch
  • Dutch: reed-contact — type of electrical switch
  • Finnish: magneettikytkin — type of electrical switch
  • French: interrupteur reed — type of electrical switch
  • French: interrupteur à lames souples — type of electrical switch
  • German: Reedschalter — type of electrical switch
  • Italian: dispositivo Reed — type of electrical switch
  • Italian: contatto Reed — type of electrical switch
  • Polish: kontaktron — type of electrical switch
  • Russian: геркон (gerkon) — type of electrical switch
  • Spanish: interruptor de lengüeta — type of electrical switch
  • Spanish: interruptor reed — type of electrical switch
  • Swedish: tungrelä — type of electrical switch