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voltage

nounfemininetécnico/vɔɫˈtaʒɐ̃j̃/medium

vol·ta·gem

Definition

Electric potential difference between two points, measured in volts.
The standard mains voltage in Europe is 230 volts.
Check the battery voltage before connecting the device.
Common collocations
high voltagelow voltagevoltage dropvoltage regulator

Etymology

Do inglês 'voltage', derivado de 'volt', unidade de potencial elétrico, do antropónimo Alessandro Volta.

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