Assertion: short circuit | /r/CapableOf | melt insulation
Facets:
value: around a wire
type: OTHER
value: on electrical wiring
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: Smoke or flames may appear, and the short can be strong enough to melt insulation on electrical wiring, or to cause damage to the circuit itself.
text: A short circuit can melt the insulation around a wire and may cause a fire, an explosion, or a release of harmful chemicals from certain power supplies, such as a rechargeable battery or a car battery.