volt
noun (1)
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Definition of volt
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the practical meter-kilogram-second unit of electrical potential difference and electromotive force equal to the difference of potential between two points in a conducting wire carrying a constant current of one ampere when the power dissipated between these two points is equal to one watt and equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of one ohm when one ampere is flowing through it
volt
noun (2)
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Definition of volt (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a leaping movement in fencing to avoid a thrust
2a
: a tread or gait in which a horse going sideways makes a turn around a center
b
: a circle traced by a horse in this movement
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More Definitions for volt
volt
noun
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Kids Definition of volt
: a unit for measuring the force that moves an electric current
volt
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Medical Definition of volt
1
: the practical mks unit of electrical potential difference and electromotive force equal to the difference of potential between two points in a conducting wire carrying a constant current of one ampere when the power dissipated between these two points is equal to one watt and equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of one ohm when one ampere is flowing through it
2
: a unit of electrical potential difference and electromotive force equal to 1.00034 volts and formerly taken as the standard in the United States
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