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volt1

Syllabification: (volt)

Pronunciation: /vōlt/

(abbreviation: V)

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Definition of volt

noun

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

Origin:

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

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volt (also volte)² US. Eng
volte US. Eng
volt-ampere US. Eng
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