delta connection

American  

noun

Electricity.

1. the series connection of three elements in a three-phase circuit forming a triangle.

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delta connection British  

noun

1. a connection used in a three-phase electrical system in which three elements in series form a triangle, the supply being input and output at the three junctions Compare star connection

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Etymology

Origin of delta connection

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The airline’s Boeing jets have upgraded altimeters, as do all Delta Connection planes, which are operated by Endeavor Air, Republic Airways and SkyWest Airlines, according to the airline.

From Washington Times

The airline’s Boeing jets have upgraded altimeters, as do all Delta Connection planes, which are operated by Endeavor Air, Republic Airways and SkyWest Airlines, the airline said.

From Seattle Times

SkyWest is not a familiar name to most air travelers, but it is one of many small carriers that operate flights for American Eagle, United Express and Delta Connection.

From Seattle Times

That is beginning to happen at regional airlines - the smaller carriers that handle flights for American Eagle, United Express, Delta Connection and Alaska Airlines’ Horizon Air subsidiary.

From Washington Times

Many of them operate regional flights under the names of American Eagle, United Express and Delta Connection.

From Washington Times