Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

high-voltage

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.01 in modern English

Syllables: high---volt-age
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative form of high voltage.

Example Sentences

"[…] the Plan incorporates in proper combination every available modern technique, including extensive electrification on the new standard high-voltage a.c. system at a frequency of 50 cycles; main-line diesel traction as a half-way house to electrification; lightweight diesel trains for secondary and branch services; and a smaller wagon fleet doing more work by the use of continuous brakes in conjunction with modernised terminals and marshalling yards."

Synonyms

high-octane high-powered high-power high-energy high-potential

Questions

What does high-voltage mean?: Alternative form of high voltage.

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