kilovolt

[US]/ˈkɪləʊvəʊlt/
[UK]/ˈkɪləˌvoʊlt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a unit of electrical potential equal to 1,000 volts
Word Forms
Pluralkilovolts

Phrases & Collocations

high kilovolt

kilovolt rating

kilovolt line

kilovolt system

kilovolt transformer

kilovolt output

kilovolt circuit

kilovolt generator

kilovolt switch

Example Sentences

the power line operates at a voltage of 100 kilovolts.

high-voltage equipment can handle up to 400 kilovolts.

safety measures are crucial when dealing with kilovolt systems.

the transformer steps up the voltage to 230 kilovolts.

power plants often generate electricity in kilovolts.

transmission lines can carry several hundred kilovolts.

understanding kilovolt ratings is essential for electrical engineers.

the kilovolt level is monitored for safety in the facility.

electrical arcs can occur at kilovolt levels.

we need to test the insulation for kilovolt applications.

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