twisted pair
English
Noun
twisted pair (countable and uncountable, plural twisted pairs)
- A form of electrical connection in which two insulated conductors are twisted together for the purpose of improving immunity to interference.
- 2004, E. Bryan Carne, A Professional's Guide to Data Communication in a TCP/IP World:
- Twisted pairs are major components of the public telephone network. They are the dominant bearers in the local loop. In addition, twisted pairs are used extensively for on-premises wiring for enterprise installations.
Translations
electrical connection
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