voltage
(noun)
noun
1. the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts
Similar word(s): emf
Definition categories: phenomenon
2. the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
Similar word(s): potential
Definition categories: phenomenon
Sentences with voltage as a noun:
- The voltage between the wires is too low to produce a spark.
- Be careful when opening high-voltage equipment.