Flashover voltage

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002328",
  "term": "Flashover voltage",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The minimum voltage at which an electrical discharge occurs through the air or across the surface of an insulator, bypassing the intended insulation path. This phenomenon results in a sudden, uncontrolled flow of current, often accompanied by light and heat. It is a key parameter in the design and testing of high-voltage equipment and electrical insulation systems, measured in kilovolts.",
  "synonyms": [
    "sparkover voltage"
  ],
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Durchschlagsspannung",
    "es": "tensión de descarga disruptiva",
    "fr": "tension d'amorçage"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/flashover-voltage/"
}