voltage

nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈvəʊltɪd͡ʒ//
United Kingdom//ˈvɒltɪd͡ʒ//
Canada//ˈvoʊltɪd͡ʒ//
Australia//ˈvəʉltɪd͡ʒ//

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

noun

1
The difference in electrostatic potential between two points in space, especially between live and neutral conductors or the earth.
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.

Etymology

From volt + -age, ultimately derived from the name of Alessandro Volta, inventor of the modern battery.

Forms

plural: voltages

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