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- [hahy ten-shuh n]
- /haɪ ˈtɛn ʃən/
- /haɪ ˈtenʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahy ten-shuh n]
- /haɪ ˈtɛn ʃən/
Definitions of high-tension word
- adjective high-tension subjected to or capable of operating under relatively high voltage: high-tension wire. 1
- adjective high-tension wire: carrying high voltage 1
- adjective high-tension A high-tension electricity cable is one which is able to carry a very powerful current. 0
- noun high-tension a high degree of electromotive force or difference of potential 0
- noun high-tension subjected to, carrying, or capable of operating at a relatively high voltage 0
- adjective high-tension having, carrying, or operating under a high voltage 0
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Origin of high-tension
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-15
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for High-tension
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
high-tension popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Top questions with high-tension
- what are high-tension wires?
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