volt

English

/vɒlt/, /vəʊlt/

noun
Definitions
  • In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V

Etymology

Derived from Italian Volta.

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

Volta

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