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dual-voltage

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Able to run using two different voltages, depending on the voltage supplied to the particular railway line, whether by third rail direct current or overhead wires.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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adj

Meaning 2

Provided with two separate traction power supplies at different voltages, typically as a changeover point between voltages.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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History

Etymology

From dual + voltage.