High-voltage

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of high voltage. alt-of, alternative

    "[…] 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."

Adjective
  1. 1
    vigorously energetic or forceful wordnet
  2. 2
    operating on or powered by a high voltage wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
high-energyhigh-octanehigh-potentialhigh-powerhigh-powered

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"The scientist participated in developing high-voltage switches, a key component crucial for setting off explosions needed to trigger nuclear warhead."

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