overvoltage

(o-ver-volt-age) 4 syllables

Definition


noun.
1 excess voltage; 2 the amount by which the voltage applied to an ionization chamber exceeds the GeigerMller threshold

Example Sentence

Overvoltage can lead to a power surge. Spelled as one word.

Synonyms

excess voltage; voltage above normal level; overabundance of voltage

Antonyms

voltage below normal level