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Technically, yes. Each wire will carry 110V measured to ground. However, you need a third wire for the earth ground from the panel to the device. An ungrounded circuit is not only against the Code, but is a real fire hazard.

Well, not exactly. Appliances that use 220 volts may have different phase current requirements. For example, your stove uses 220V directly for hi heat settings or broil elements, but uses 110v to neutral (NOT GROUND) for reduced heat settings and for timers and lights. the current inbalance then is accomodated by the nuetral wire (NOT the GROUND).

So typically, the 220v appliance has 2 HOT wires (the phase voltage), 1 neutral wire, and a ground wire.

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Not w/o a step-up transformer.

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