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power surge

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. An unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike.
  2. An unexpected and uncontrolled increase in the output power of an engine or motor.

Equivalents

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Examples

“The pilot quickly recovered from the power surge caused by the faulty fuel system.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

power take-off power tap power tie power tiller power to gas power tool

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