voltage

[vohl-tij]

noun

Electricity.

1. electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts. volt.

voltage

/ ˈvəʊltɪdʒ /

noun

1. an electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts

voltage

1. A measure of the difference in electric potential between two points in space, a material, or an electric circuit, expressed in volts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of voltage¹

First recorded in 1885–90; volt ¹ + -age

Example Sentences

Electrochemical techniques use electrodes placed in a chemical solution while voltage is applied to trigger specific reactions.

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At its center is a flat ceramic ring that vibrates when voltage is applied.

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These combined effects enable the floating generator to deliver high peak voltages of around 250 volts per droplet, a performance level comparable to devices that rely on metal components and solid substrates.

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To better understand how these effects evolve over time, the scientists applied alternating voltage signals to the nanopores.

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It would drive hundreds of miles on a single charge, and carry enough voltage to power a home for days.

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