volt

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   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

   I'm going to start with one millionth of a volt, and will use a piece of copper visible only under a microscope.

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

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