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voltage drop
This term is a technical compound noun used primarily in electrical engineering and physics. It describes the loss of electrical potential as current encounters resistance, which is a critical consideration when designing long-distance power transmissions or selecting wire gauges to prevent equipment malfunction.
In professional contexts, it is often contrasted with voltage rise or discussed alongside the concept of impedance. While it can be used in general conversation about electronics, it remains a formal technical term and is rarely used metaphorically.
Meanings
Examples
The excessive voltage drop in the wiring caused the lights to flicker.
We need to use a thicker gauge wire to minimize the voltage drop over this distance.
Is the voltage drop across the resistor within the acceptable range?
A significant voltage drop occurred when the heavy machinery started up.
I wonder if this voltage drop is caused by a loose connection in the junction box.
The technician measured a slight voltage drop at the end of the extension cord.
Calculate the total voltage drop for the entire circuit before finalizing the design.
The system failed because the voltage drop was too high for the controller to operate.