high-tension
[ hahy-ten-shuh n ]
/ ˈhaɪˈtɛn ʃən /
adjective Electricity.
subjected to or capable of operating under relatively high voltage: high-tension wire.
Origin of high-tension
First recorded in 1910–15
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British Dictionary definitions for high-tension
high-tension
noun
(modifier)
subjected to, carrying, or capable of operating at a relatively high voltage
a high-tension wire Abbreviation: HT
Scientific definitions for high-tension
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.