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break — breakable, adj. breakableness, n. breakably, adv. breakless, adj. /brayk/, v., broke or (Archaic) brake; broken or (Archaic) broke; breaking; n. v.t … Universalium
break — [[t]breɪk[/t]] v. broke, bro•ken, break•ing, n. 1) to smash, split, or divide into parts violently 2) to disable or destroy by or as if by shattering or crushing: I broke my watch[/ex] 3) to violate or disregard (a law, promise, etc.) 4) to… … From formal English to slang
High voltage — The term high voltage characterizes electrical circuits, in which the voltage used is the cause of particular safety concerns and insulation requirements. High voltage is used in electrical power distribution, in cathode ray tubes, to generate X… … Wikipedia
breakdown voltage — noun : the potential difference in volts that when applied across a layer of electrically insulating substance is just sufficient to initiate a disruptive discharge * * * Elect. the minimum applied voltage that would cause a given insulator or… … Useful english dictionary
breakdown voltage — Elect. the minimum applied voltage that would cause a given insulator or electrode to break down. Cf. dielectric strength. [1910 15] * * * … Universalium
Zener voltage — /zɛnə ˈvoʊltɪdʒ/ (say zenuh vohltij) noun the voltage at which the insulating properties of a semiconductor break down …
High-voltage direct current — HVDC or high voltage, direct current electric power transmission systems contrast with the more common alternating current systems as a means for the bulk transmission of electrical power. The modern form of HVDC transmission uses technology… … Wikipedia
Fluorescent lamp — A fluorescent lamp or fluorescent tube is a gas discharge lamp that uses electricity to excite mercury vapor. The excited mercury atoms produce short wave ultraviolet light that then causes a phosphor to fluoresce, producing visible light.Unlike… … Wikipedia
VBD — may refer to: * Voltage at Break down * .vbd, a Visual Basic 5 active document … Wikipedia
Tesla coil — at Questacon the National Science and Technology center in Canberra, Australia Uses Application in educational demonstrations, novelty lighting, as well as music Inventor … Wikipedia
