overvoltage

overvoltage englanniksi

1. (senseid) The difference between the potential of an electrode or cell under the passage of a current and the thermodynamic value of the electrode or cell potential in the absence of electrolysis.

(syn)

2. (senseid) The hazardous condition that occurs when the voltage in a circuit is raised above that for which it was designed.

(cot)

3. To raise the voltage of a circuit beyond that for which it was designed.