power surge

English

Noun

power surge (plural power surges)

1. An unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike.
2. An unexpected and uncontrolled increase in the output power of an engine or motor.

   The pilot quickly recovered from the power surge caused by the faulty fuel system.

Translations

an unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike — see also surge

• French: surtension (fr) f
• German: Überspannung (de) f
• Hungarian: túlfeszültség (hu)
• Maori: hiko auripo
• Swedish: överspänning (sv) c