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Volt

//voʊlt// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    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

    "If the volt, ampere and ohm were taken as the absolute units, the practical units would be the ampere, begohm and begavolt, names just as convenient as ampere, coulomb and farad."

  2. 2
    A circular movement in which the horse goes round in a small circle. archaic
  3. 3
    The pan-European party Volt Europa.
  4. 4
    a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it wordnet
  5. 5
    A bright yellow-green colour often used in Nike products.
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  1. 6
    A sudden movement to avoid a thrust; a parry. archaic
  2. 7
    A bright yellow-green colour often used in Nike products. volt:; volt
Verb
  1. 1
    To perform this movement. archaic
  2. 2
    To perform this movement. archaic

Etymology

Etymology 1

Named after Italian physicist Alessandro Volta. For the surname, see Italian Volta.

Etymology 2

From French volte.

Etymology 3

From French volte.

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