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Voltage

Noun CEFR B1
ˈvəʊltɪd͡ʒ

Definitions

The difference in electrostatic potential between two points in space, especially between live and neutral conductors or the earth.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“The voltage between the wires is too low to produce⟳ a spark.”
“Be careful when opening high-voltage equipment.”
“The system voltage is 630 volts d.c. and the supply⟳ to the trains is by top-contact third rail with running rail return⟳.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

voltage divider voltage multiplier voltage spike Voltage-dependent Voltage-sensitive Voltages

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