volt — English Dictionary

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

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   If the volt, ampere and ohm were taken as the absolute units, the practical units would be the ampere, begohm and begavolt, names just as convenient as ampere, coulomb and farad.

   The system voltage is 630 volts d.c. and the supply to the trains is by top-contact third rail with running rail return.

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   Each turbogenerator consisted of a steam turbine, powered by 900 psi of superheated steam, that was coupled by a set of reduction gears to a General Electric marine alternating-current generator operating at 1,800 rpm. Each generator had a capacity of 2,000 kilowatts of three-phase power at 450 volts and 60 hertz. The main 450-volt switchboard was energized by the two turbogenerators. The emergency switchboard, in the emergency generator room, was fed from the main switchboard through an electrical tie.

2. A bright yellow-green colour often used in Nike products.

3. A bright yellow-green colour often used in Nike products. volt: volt

Noun

1. A circular movement in which the horse goes round in a small circle.

   Usage

   • Archaic

2. A sudden movement to avoid a thrust; a parry.

   Usage

   • Archaic

Verb

1. To perform this movement.

   Usage

   • Archaic

2. To perform this movement.

   Usage

   • Archaic

Noun

1. 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

   Synonyms

   V

   Broader terms

   potential unit