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A duplex receptacle has two devices in a composite assembly on one yoke. It is the receptacle that is what you commonly think of as a receptacle [two places to plug in a lamp...] rather than a single receptacle, which has a place to connect one device.

Removing the connecting bar as described in earlier answer merely allows two circuits or separate control of the two devices.

original answer: a duplex receptacle is a normal looking receptacle but the little piece of copper bar between the terminal screws on the power side has been broken off and two different circuits feed the two screws- WRONG!

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A duplex grounded receptacle is a type of electrical outlet that has two sockets, allowing two devices to be plugged in at the same time. It is grounded to help protect against electrical shocks and is commonly used in homes and commercial buildings for safe electrical connections.

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