The low voltage
Example: Low voltage supplies electricity to homes and devices
Definition
"The low voltage" refers to an electrical potential difference that is relatively small in magnitude, typically safe for general use in homes and devices, and used to supply electricity without causing significant risk of electric shock or damage.
Etymology
The phrase "the low voltage" combines 'low,' from Old English 'lǣw,' meaning less or small in amount, and 'voltage,' derived from the name of Italian physicist Alessandro Volta, who invented the electric battery. Did you know? The term 'voltage' was coined to honor Volta's contributions to electricity.
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"The low voltage" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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