It is a diode called an MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) which refers to a circuit that combines a diode, which allows current to flow in one direction with an MOV, a voltage-limiting device to protect circuits from transient voltage spikes and surges. This Diode can only be installed in parallel.
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