abvolt

noun
ab·​volt | \ ˈabˌvōlt\
plural -s

Definition of abvolt

: the cgs electromagnetic unit of electrical potential and electromotive force equal to one one-hundred-millionth of a volt and being the potential difference through which transference of one abcoulomb of electricity involves a change of one erg in energy

First Known Use of abvolt

1903, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for abvolt

ab- entry 2 + volt

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