noun
- the force of an electric current, measured in volts
Examples
- The voltage in household outlets is typically 120 volts in the United States.
- High voltage power lines carry electricity over long distances.
- The battery’s voltage dropped as it ran out of power.
- An electrician measured the voltage before starting repairs.
- The device requires a voltage of 12 volts to operate properly.
- Lightning creates extremely high voltage electrical discharges.
- Solar panels convert sunlight into low voltage electricity.