hoogspanning

Dutch

Etymology

From hoog (“high”) +‎ spanning (“voltage”), calque of German Hochspannung.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦoːxˌspɑ.nɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: hoog‧span‧ning

Noun

hoogspanning f (plural hoogspanningen, diminutive hoogspanninkje n)

  1. (electricity) high voltage
  2. (figurative, informal) very high tension or stress

Antonyms

Derived terms

  • hoogspanningskabel
  • hoogspanningslijn
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