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voltage

Definition

  • noun: the force of an electrical current that is measured in volts
  • noun: electric potential or potential difference expressed in 'volts'

Examples

  • a 'high-voltage' [='dynamic, electric'] performance/performer

  • We measured the change in 'voltage' across the circuit.

  • a high-'voltage' area

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) For the purpose of what? I think we're on top of a larger structure. This is some kind of a venting system. Do you hear something? I hear a humming. Like electricity. High voltage, maybe. Maybe. Maybe not. Scully... - Yeah? - Run! (..)
    1998 The X Files