overvoltage

noun over·volt·age \ˌō-vər-ˈvōl-tij\

Definition of OVERVOLTAGE

: the excess potential required for the discharge of an ion at an electrode over and above the equilibrium potential of the electrode

: voltage in excess of the normal operating voltage of a device or circuit

1907

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