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Meaning of power surge | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch Überspannung

Español sobrecarga eléctrica sobretensión surgimiento enérgico

Français surtension

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.

See also

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