De lage spanning
Example: De lage spanning zorgt voor veiligheid in het elektriciteitsnet.
Definition
"De lage spanning" refers to low voltage in an electrical context, indicating an electrical potential that is relatively small, typically used to ensure safety in electrical systems and reduce the risk of electric shock or damage.
Etymology
The phrase "de lage spanning" comes from Dutch, where "lage" means low and "spanning" means tension or voltage. It literally translates to "the low voltage," reflecting its use in describing safer, reduced electrical potential levels.
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"De lage spanning" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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