voltage drop
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- noun
- /ˈvoʊltɪdʒ drɑp/
- Specialized
:
caída de voltaje
- To prevent a malfunction, you should always calculate the potential voltage drop in your circuit design.
- voltage drop in the power
Examples
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When lighting is at a certain distance from its power source, something called voltage drop occurs.
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Use the right amount of power and the right gauge wires to avoid voltage drop.
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I'm seeing a serious voltage drop in the main power line feeding this facility.
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Voltage drop happens when a light or appliance is located far from the power source.
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Electrical engineers must consider issues like voltage drops across the entire power distribution system to be sure there's enough power at the far end of the cable to ensure safe operation of critical equipment.
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The transducer bridge supply has remote sensing to minimize the effect of voltage drops in the power supply wires connected to the transducer.
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Long runs of wire can lead to significant voltage drop, affecting the performance of electrical devices.
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When the current demands increase, it's important to monitor the voltage drop to ensure efficient operation.
Synonyms
The difference in electric voltage between two points in a circuit
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Morphology
The meaning 'a reduction in electrical voltage' is directly and compositionally derived from 'voltage' (electric potential) + 'drop' (a fall or decrease). Although the term is technical, the noun-compound pattern is transparent and learners who know both words can infer the basic concept (cross-linguistically similar technical compounds also exist).
Etymology
The term voltage drop comes from a simple image: imagine electricity like water in a pipe, and as it flows some pressure falls because the pipe slows it down. So voltage drop, with voltage meaning electrical pressure and drop meaning a fall, means 'a reduction in electrical pressure' as current moves through a circuit.