derate
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to run at lower than rated capacity Explanation: This being done to various extents for the various reasons listed. Derating (or de-rating or de-tuning) is the operation of a machine at less than its rated maximum power in order to prolong its life. The term is commonly applied to electrical and electronic devices and to internal combustion engines. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derating |
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