low-tension

[ loh-ten-shuhn ]

adjectiveElectricity.
  1. subjected to, or capable of operating under, relatively low voltage: low-tension wire.Abbreviation: lt, L.T.

Origin of low-tension

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First recorded in 1895–1900

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British Dictionary definitions for low-tension

low-tension

adjective
  1. subjected to, carrying, or capable of operating at a low voltage: Abbreviation: LT

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Scientific definitions for low-tension

low-tension

  1. Having a low voltage, or designed to work at low voltages. Compare high-tension.

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