high–voltage

adjective high–volt·age \ˈhī-ˈvōl-tij\

: having or using a very powerful flow of electricity

: having or showing a lot of energy

Full Definition of HIGH-VOLTAGE

: marked by great energy : electric, dynamic <a high–voltage performance>

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1890

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