preconnect

verb, noun — 2 senses

preconnect

verb

/ˌpɹiː.kəˈnɛkt/

Etymology From pre- + connect.

1

Ambitransitive To connect in advance.

  • The 34 electrodes including reference channel and ground are preconnected to the amplifier using a preconfigured set of electrode positions.2015 June 8, Felip Miralles et al., “Brain Computer Interface on Track to Home”, in The Scientific World Journal, volume 2015, →DOI:

preconnect

noun

Etymology From pre- + connect.

1

Firefighting, Government A hose with one end ready connected to a pump outlet.

  • It is impractical to calculate rate of flow at the time of the fire. If the fire compartment is larger than two standard preconnects can extinguish, or if the fuel load will create a fire situation beyond the control […]2020, Bernard "Ben" J. Klaene, Thomas C. Lakamp, Structural Firefighting (page 84)

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