English word microsurge comes from English surge, English micro- ((metric units) One millionth.. Very small.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| surge | English (eng) | (electricity) A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current.. (nautical) The swell or heave of the sea. (FM 55-501).. (obsolete) A spring; a fountain.. A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.. The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation. The tapered part of a windlass barrel or a capstan, upon which the cable surges, or slips. (intransitive) To rush, [...] |
| micro- | English (eng) | (metric units) One millionth.. Very small. |
| microsurge | English (eng) | A surge in a very small electric current. |