voltage
gb/vˈoʊltɪd͡ʒ/ us/vˈoʊltɪd͡ʒ/
B1
Anglais
~ 4200
Sens
0 sens
Nom
technical
B1
quantity
1
Electrical potential difference
The amount of electric power that pushes electricity through a wire, measured in volts.
Schéma d’usage :
[voltage] of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'voltage' with 'current'. Voltage is the force that pushes electricity, while current is the movement of electric charge.
Synonymes
electric potential (More formal and scientific term, used in physics contexts.)
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potential difference (Physics term emphasizing the difference between two points.)
Antonymes
current (In electricity, current refers to the flow of charge, not the potential difference.)
Collocations
high voltage
|low voltage
|voltage drop
|voltage supply
|voltage level
Thèmes
science
|technology
|engineering
Exemples
- The technician measured the voltage across the battery terminals.
- High voltage lines can be dangerous if touched.
- The device shuts off automatically when the voltage drops too low.
- This adapter can handle input voltages from 100 to 240 volts.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The battery has a voltage of 12 volts.
- High voltage can be dangerous.
- The light will not work if the voltage is too low.
- We measured the voltage with a meter.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
voltage
API
GB/vˈoʊltɪd͡ʒ/
US/vˈoʊltɪd͡ʒ/
Syllabes et accentuation
voltage (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (voltage)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: voltage
- Plural: voltage, voltages
Famille de mots
Forms
voltages
noun
Core family
volt
noun B2
Advanced or less common
voltmeter
noun
voltaic
adjective
Expressions
high voltage
1/hˈaɪ vˈoʊltɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
Having a high electrical potential
Electricity with a very strong push, which can be dangerous.
Exemples
- These wires carry high voltage and must be handled carefully.
- The fence is protected by a high voltage system.
low voltage
1/lˈoʊ vˈoʊltɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
Having a low electrical potential
Electricity with a weak push, often safe for small devices.
Exemples
- Low voltage lighting is used in gardens.
- The alarm system runs on low voltage.
voltage drop
1/vˈoʊltɪd͡ʒ dɹˈɑp/
fixed phrase
technical
Decrease in electrical potential
A loss of electric push as it moves through a wire or part of a circuit.
Exemples
- A long cable can cause a significant voltage drop.
- We measured a voltage drop between the power source and the device.