high-voltage

adjective

high-volt·​age ˈhī-ˈvōl-tij How to pronounce high-voltage (audio)
Synonyms of high-voltagenext
: marked by great energy : electric, dynamic
a high-voltage performance

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Supply chains compound the problem further, with wait times for substations, high-voltage cables, and steel already stretched well beyond historical norms. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 May 2026 Certifying hydrogen aircraft requires new airworthiness standards covering fuel cells, high-pressure hydrogen storage, and high-voltage systems – a process still underway at the FAA and Transport Canada. Omar Kardoudi may 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2026 Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a meta-weakly solvating electrolyte that allows for the stable operation of high-voltage sodium-ion batteries. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026 The link is one of the most innovative high-voltage direct current (HVDC) projects in Europe. IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-voltage

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First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high-voltage was in 1909

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“High-voltage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-voltage. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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