Power surge can refer to a number of things:
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* "Power surge", another name for a
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* "Power Surge" was the name of a series of lightning rounds in the classic Nickelodeon game show, Get the Picture
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Power Surge — [dt. Spannungsspitze], Spannung … Universal-Lexikon
power surge — A sudden, brief, and often destructive increase in line voltage. A power surge may be caused by an electrical appliance, such as a photocopier or elevator, or by power being reapplied after an outage. See also power conditioning; surge;… … Dictionary of networking
power surge — noun a) an unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike The pilot quickly recovered from the power surge cause by the faulty fuel system. b) an unexpected and uncontrolled increase… … Wiktionary
Power Surge (comics) — Power Surge was a DC Comics event in 2002 intended to promote the start of The Power Company, a new comic book series by writer Kurt Busiek, who also wrote all seven issues of Power Surge .History Power Surge was composed of seven eponymous one… … Wikipedia
Power Surge (ride) — Power Surge is a high impact thrill ride designed by Italian ride manufacturer Zamperla. The Power Surge was first operated in 1999, and is produced in both trailer mounted and park versions. Zamperla recommends that riders be 48 inches (122 cm)… … Wikipedia
power surge — /ˈpaʊə sɜdʒ/ (say powuh serj) noun a sudden increase in the flow of current in an electrical system, sometimes damaging to devices connected to the system …
surge — surge1 [ sɜrdʒ ] verb intransitive 1. ) if a crowd of people surges, they all move forward together very quickly: The crowd surged forward toward the police. a ) to move forward as a large mass very quickly: The flood water surged down the little … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
surge — I UK [sɜː(r)dʒ] / US [sɜrdʒ] noun [singular] 1) a sudden increase in something such as price, value, or interest Forecasters are predicting a pre Christmas surge in spending. a) a sudden increase in the strength of a feeling a surge of… … English dictionary
power conditioning — The use of protective and conditioning devices to filter out power surges and spikes and ensure clean power. There are three main types of power conditioning devices: • Suppression, which protects against sudden destructive transient… … Dictionary of networking
surge — 1. noun /sɝʤ/ a) The swell or heave of the sea. (FM 55 501). He felt a surge of excitement. b) A sudden rush, flood or increase which is transient … Wiktionary
