voltage
noun
- electrical potential difference
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈvəʊltɪd͡ʒ/ / /ˈvɒltɪd͡ʒ/ / /ˈvoʊltɪd͡ʒ/
noun
Etymology: From volt + -age, ultimately derived from the name of Alessandro Volta, inventor of the modern battery.
- 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.”
“Be careful when opening high-voltage equipment.”