power surge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Word forms

power surge power surges
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