contact potential

noun

, Electricity.

1. the potential generated by the contact of two dissimilar materials in air or in a vacuum.

Word History and Origins

Origin of contact potential¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

In their partially redacted filing on Friday, prosecutors allege the evidence seized shows a pattern of influence from Combs while in custody and that he’s made “relentless efforts to contact potential witnesses, including victims of his abuse who could provide powerful testimony against him.”

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors characterised Mr Combs as running a "relentless" scheme to "contact potential witnesses, including victims of his abuse who could provide powerful testimony against him".

From BBC

Prosecutors said a review of recorded calls also found that Mr Combs instructed his family to contact potential witnesses in his case, they said in a court filing.

From BBC

Traditional campaigns rely on paid staff to put together a small army of volunteers, who use various records, like voter registration, to identify and contact potential supporters.

From Slate

Officers also worked undercover as sex buyers to identify and contact potential victims.

From Los Angeles Times