voltage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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

Pronunciation

/ˈvəʊltɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈvɒltɪd͡ʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Berrely-voltage.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-voltage.wav /ˈvoʊltɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈvəʉltɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈvɐʉltɪd͡ʒ/

Word forms

voltage voltages

Etymology

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

Derived words

breakdown voltage dual-voltage flashover voltage Hall voltage high-voltage high voltage high-voltage transmission line induced voltage inductive voltage divider Kirchhoff's voltage law load voltage multi-voltage node-voltage analysis open circuit voltage partial discharge extinction voltage partial discharge inception voltage Planck voltage ripple voltage sparkover voltage voltage divider voltagelike voltage multiplier voltage spike

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