high-voltage
Americanadjective
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operating on or powered by high voltage.
a high-voltage generator.
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Informal. dynamic; powerful.
a high-voltage theatrical entrepreneur.
Etymology
Origin of high-voltage
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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In 2010, Southern California Edison removed about 40 high-voltage transmission towers from Chino Hills State Park after years of public opposition.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
There are half a million miles of transmission and distribution high-voltage grid in the U.S.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
One potential bottleneck could be a lack of high-voltage transmission lines that carry electricity from power plants over long distances.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
By applying high-voltage, low-current electrical pulses to tree branches, they found a strong link between UV emissions from corona discharges and the production of hydroxyl.
From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026
George and Martha curled around the caduceus, which shimmered and changed into something that looked suspiciously like a high-voltage cattle prod.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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