Added 9 October 2026
voltage
/ˈvəʊltɪd͡ʒ/ noun
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The difference in electrostatic potential between two points in space, especially between live and neutral conductors or the earth.
The voltage between the wires is too low to produce a spark.
Origin
From volt + -age, ultimately derived from the name of Alessandro Volta, inventor of the modern battery.
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