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volt

Pronunciation: /vəʊlt/

The English word “volt” has 6 meanings listed here.

noun

  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
  2. A bright yellow-green colour often used in Nike products.
  3. volt
  4. A circular movement in which the horse goes round in a small circle.
  5. A sudden movement to avoid a thrust; a parry.

verb

  1. To perform this movement.

Etymology

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

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