overvoltage

noun

over·volt·age ˌō-vər-ˈvōl-tij

: the excess potential required for the discharge of an ion at an electrode over and above the equilibrium potential of the electrode

: voltage in excess of the normal operating voltage of a device or circuit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The multi-charging protection keeps your device safe from overvoltage, overcurrents, and more. —

Chris Hachey, BGR, 26 Apr. 2022 The multi-charging protection keeps your device safe from overvoltage, overcurrents, and more. —

Chris Hachey, BGR, 26 Apr. 2022 There’s also protection against overcurrent, overvoltage and overheating. —

Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 The multi-charging protection keeps your device safe from overvoltage, overcurrents, and more. —

Chris Hachey, BGR, 26 Apr. 2022 The multi-charging protection keeps your device safe from overvoltage, overcurrents, and more. —

Chris Hachey, BGR, 26 Apr. 2022 To safeguard your computer and other electronics, there is surge protection, overcurrent protection and overvoltage protection. —

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