TERMIUM Plus®

From: Translation Bureau

On social media

Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.

TENSION CONTINUE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Currents
DEF

A voltage that forces electrons to move through a circuit in the same direction continuously ...

CONT

In contrast to alternating voltage, direct voltage does not alternate between positive and negative amplitudes. The voltage remains either on the positive or negative side.

Key term(s)
  • direct current voltage

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courants (Électrocinétique)
CONT

Une tension continue engendre un courant dont le sens ne change pas au cours du temps.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)

Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: