volt
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and…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
» It's not the volts that kill you, it's the amps.
Убивают не вольты, а амперы. — Biga
Убивает не напряжение, а ток. — odexed
Вбивають не вольти, а ампери. — deniko
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5 sensesIn 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
Volt
вольтvolʹt
вольтvolʹt
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
A bright yellow-green colour often used in Nike products.
A bright yellow-green colour often used in Nike products. volt:
Volt
(archaic)A circular movement in which the horse goes round in a small circle.
(archaic)A sudden movement to avoid a thrust; a parry.
Examples
3 sentencesIt's not the volts that kill you, it's the amps.
Вбивають не вольти, а ампери. — deniko
ruУбивают не вольты, а амперы. — Biga
Electric field strength is measured in volts per meter.
ruНапряжение электрического поля измеряется в вольтах на метр. — FregOnlyOne
Oleg punished Rima with four hundred volts.
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Origin
Named after Italian physicist Alessandro Volta. For the surname, see Italian Volta. FromNamed after Italian physicist Alessandro Volta. For the surname, see Italian Volta.
From French volte.
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plural: voltsSynonyms
1 synonyms- 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:V
Word family
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