noun
- An electrical potential or voltage that exceeds the normal or rated voltage of a device, circuit, or system.
Usage: technical; plural form of overvoltage; commonly used in electrical engineering and power systems
Examples
- The power surge caused multiple overvoltages that damaged the equipment.
- Lightning strikes can produce dangerous overvoltages in electrical systems.
- Surge protectors are designed to prevent overvoltages from reaching sensitive devices.
- The transformer failed due to repeated overvoltages on the power line.
- Engineers installed voltage regulators to protect the circuit from overvoltages.
- Overvoltages can reduce the lifespan of electronic components significantly.