hoogspanning

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Etymology[edit]

From hoog (high) +‎ spanning (voltage), calque of German Hochspannung.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦoːxˌspɑ.nɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: hoog‧span‧ning

Noun[edit]

hoogspanning f (plural hoogspanningen, diminutive hoogspanninkje n)

  1. (electricity) high voltage
  2. (figurative, informal) very high tension or stress

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