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alto-voltage

Pronunciation: /ˈæltoʊ ˈvoʊltɪdʒ/ (This is a suggested phonetic pronunciation)
Definition:
1. Alto-voltage (adjective) -Denoting an electrical voltage of a significantly high magnitude, characterized by its perilous nature and potential to cause harm or damage.
Significance:
• It defines “alto-voltage” as a high and dangerous electrical voltage.
• It highlights the risks associated with it.
• It uses “perilous” to describe the dangerous nature of such a voltage.
• It emphasizes the potential for harm.
Adjective: alto-voltage
Examples:
• “The equipment was marked with an alto-voltage caution.”
• “Exposure to alto-voltage can be extremely dangerous.”
• “The technician handled the alto-voltage circuits with extreme caution.”
• “The substation converts alto-voltage electricity for transmission.”
• “The sign notices, ‘Danger alto-voltage, avoid touching.’”
by Dmitrio January 17, 2025
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Alto

Alto is just a shortened version of "alright though"..

it's a quick and somewhat secretive way of gossiping about the sexy guy next to you.
Friend: Hey.. 2 o'clock!
Me: Daym! Alto!
by LeSquash September 16, 2017
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Red Alto

Someone that has a Red Vuse Alto Device, aka a Red Body, is very suspicious and you should stay away from this person. Normally this color device is given to them rather than chosen. Was it a choice or was it given to them by fate? Don't find out on your own
Person- "Can I hit that alto?"
Red Body- "Yeah here you go."
Person- "Ohhhhhhh you got a Red Alto. Never mind I’m good.”
by Anonymous_22334 September 23, 2024
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Palo Alto poor

This is a term used in the SF Bay Area / Silicon Valley to convey that you’re probably making a solid living at $300+ k per year but are still considered “poor” (& lower-middle class) in this area.
My daughter works as a cardiologist at Stanford, but still calls herself “Palo Alto poor” because she can’t afford to buy a house in the area.
by NKJTW December 13, 2023
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Alto 1 & 2

In choral music, the alto section is often divided into two groups: alto 1 versus alto 2. Alto 2 music is written from F3 to A4. Alto 1 singers are normally relegated to notes up to F5 and sometimes higher, and often do not sing notes lower than A3.
Alto 1 & 2 are chior sections.
by Purpstar615 November 25, 2022
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Alto Clef

He’s from the SCP foundation and I love him sososo much!! He’s super badass and he deserves the fucking world, unlike his ex or whatever.. fucking bitch…. :/ like seriously he deserves more than that ho.. I wanna give him a giant painting of squidward (I dunno 😭) and hug him and then play ukulele with him. :3
Stop talking about Alto Clef!! >:(“- no one ever

“ BUT HES BEAUTIFUL AND COOL?!?!”- me
by SillyCaterpillar January 2, 2025
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Paco Alto

A derogitory term referring to a freakishly large person from Spanish speaking countries other than Spain.
Did you see that paco alto? He must play hoops for the Mexican national team.
by Angry Hater 666 June 2, 2010
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