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volt·age (vōl′tij)

noun

electromotive force, or difference in electrical potential, measured in volts and equal to the current times the resistance: symbol, E

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voltage

n.

electromotive force, electric potential, potential difference, charge; see energy 3.


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voltage Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • withstand: Firstly, the primary winding must be able to withstand the peak primary voltage across the number of turns which are utilized.

Adjective modifier

  • nominal: Step 3: We are going to use a 3 cell lipo making the nominal voltage 11.

Modifies a noun

  • divider: Sometimes the voltage divider resistor will be a tapped wire-wound type.

Preposition: across

  • resistor: If this test shows little or no voltage across the resistor, you're probably all set.

Preposition: of

  • volt: This corresponds to an output voltage of 40 volts.

Noun used with modifier

  • anode: The anode voltage is about 3000 volts under a load of 850 ma.
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