high-tension

[ hahy-ten-shuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Electricity.

subjected to or capable of operating under relatively high voltage:
high-tension wire.

high-tension

modifier subjected to, carrying, or capable of operating at a relatively high voltage HT
a high-tension wire

high-tension

Having a high voltage, or designed to work at or sustain high voltages. High-tension wires used to carry electrical power over long distances sustain voltages over 200,000 volts.
Compare low-tension

First recorded in 1910–15

Its principle of action does not differ in essentials from the high tension type previously described.

The moving parts of the magneto need never be disturbed if the high-tension winding is to be removed.

The equipment consists of the magneto, coil and special high-tension switch.

The high-tension terminal brush on the side of the magneto should also be carefully inspected for proper tension.

This outer coil is termed the "secondary" winding and is the one from which the high-tension, or transformed, current is taken.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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