Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective (Electricity) subjected to or capable of operating under relative low voltage, usually considered as no greater than 250 volts. Contrasted with
high-voltage .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective subjected to or capable of operating under relative low voltage
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word low-voltage.
Examples
-
But growth in ABB's early-cycle businesses, which includes low-voltage products such as circuit breakers and switches, slowed during the quarter, partly because of comparisons with strong increases last year, as well as weaker demand in some industry sectors, Mr. Hogan said.
ABB Warns of Slowing Demand John Revill 2011
-
I'm a current (low-voltage, though) English teacher, and my one book sells by the mere dozens.
Well, who knew? Dan Brown's hurt feelings are my fault! 2009
-
One is Sage Electrochromics Inc. of Faribault, Minn., whose product consists of clear panes that morph to a grayish-blue tint when a user flips a switch to send a low-voltage current across the window.
-
But the low-voltage distribution networks are mostly "blind" and only have information on how power is consumed on a small scale from sample surveys.
Knowledge Is Power Selina Williams 2011
-
One is Sage Electrochromics Inc. of Faribault, Minn., whose product consists of clear panes that morph to a grayish-blue tint when a user flips a switch to send a low-voltage current across the window.
Growing Panes: Homeowners Go Big on Glass Walls Gwendolyn Bounds 2011
-
Switzerland's ABB Ltd. said Monday it agreed to pay $3.9 billion in cash for Thomas & Betts to increase its exposure to the U.S. low-voltage electrical-equipment market.
Thomas & Betts Profit Jumps 42% on Steel-Structures Growth Ben Fox Rubin 2012
-
ZURICH—Switzerland's ABB Ltd on Monday said it has agreed to pay $3.9 billion in cash for Thomas & Betts Corp. to increase its exposure to the U.S. low-voltage electrical equipment market.
ABB to Buy Electrical Parts Maker John Revill 2012
-
Switzerland's ABB will pay $3.9 billion in cash for Thomas & Betts to increase its exposure to the U.S. market for low-voltage electrical equipment.
What's News— 2012
-
ABB's management is confident it can derive revenue benefits from selling its products through T&B's 6,000 distribution centers across North America, with T&B selling its low-voltage products to Europe and Asia through ABB.
ABB Pays Fully For An American Spark Andrew Peaple 2012
-
The mixture of ceramic metal halide, compact fluorescent and low-voltage bulbs is more flattering, Ms. Dorfman says.
Why Are Fitting Rooms So Awful? Elizabeth Holmes 2011
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.