CONDUIT SYSTEM
\kˈɒndjuːˌɪt sˈɪstəm], \kˈɒndjuːˌɪt sˈɪstəm], \k_ˈɒ_n_d_j_uː_ˌɪ_t s_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_m]\
Definitions of CONDUIT SYSTEM
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A system of electric traction, esp. for light railways, in which the actuating current passes along a wire or rail laid in an underground conduit, from which the current is "picked up" by a plow or other device fixed to the car or electric locomotive. Hence Conduit railway.
By Oddity Software
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A system of electric traction, esp. for light railways, in which the actuating current passes along a wire or rail laid in an underground conduit, from which the current is "picked up" by a plow or other device fixed to the car or electric locomotive. Hence Conduit railway.
By Noah Webster.
