volt

Plural: volts

Noun

• A unit of electromotive force.
• 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
• 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
• A circular movement in which the horse goes round in a small circle.
• A sudden movement to avoid a thrust; a parry.
• A colour similar to lime often used in Nike products.
• A colour similar to lime often used in Nike products. volt:
• volt

Examples

• The energy of a perfect Scrabble play feels like a sudden surge of a thousand volts.

Synonyms

V