noun
earth leakage circuit breaker; ground fault circuit interrupter; residual current device
Electrical safety device that cuts off power when a leakage current is detected. Technical term used in electrical engineering and building standards.
漏電遮断器が作動して、家中の電気が切れた。
The earth leakage circuit breaker tripped and cut off the electricity in the whole house.
Be sure to install a ground fault circuit interrupter near water sources.