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.’”
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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.
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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.
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Did you see that paco alto? He must play hoops for the Mexican national team.
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