hoogspanning

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Dutch

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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hoogspanning f (plural hoogspanningen, diminutive hoogspanninkje n)

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

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