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volt1

Pronunciation: /vəʊlt, vɒlt/

(abbreviation: V)

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Definition of volt

noun

the SI unit of electromotive force, the difference of potential that would carry one ampere of current against one ohm resistance.

Origin:

late 19th century: named after A. Volta (see Volta, Alessandro)

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