power surge

Noun

 * 1) An unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike.
 * 2) An unexpected and uncontrolled increase in the output power of an engine or motor.
 * The pilot quickly recovered from the power surge caused by the faulty fuel system.

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 * Maori: hiko auripo
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