Volt: meaning, definitions and examples
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volt
[ voสlt ]
electrical unit
A volt is the unit of electric potential difference or electromotive force in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the difference in electric potential that will cause one ampere of current to flow through a resistance of one ohm. The volt is named after the Italian scientist Alessandro Volta, who is credited with inventing the voltaic pile, the first chemical battery. This unit is widely used in electrical engineering and physics.
Synonyms
electromotive force, potential difference.
Examples of usage
- The battery provided a voltage of 12 volts.
- The circuit operates efficiently at 230 volts.
- High-voltage power lines transmit energy at thousands of volts.
- A typical household outlet supplies 120 volts.
Translations
Translations of the word "volt" in other languages:
๐ต๐น volt
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคฒเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Volt
๐ฎ๐ฉ volt
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะปัั
๐ต๐ฑ wolt
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใ
๐ซ๐ท volt
๐ช๐ธ volt
๐น๐ท volt
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณผํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููุช
๐จ๐ฟ volt
๐ธ๐ฐ volt
๐จ๐ณ ไผ็น
๐ธ๐ฎ volt
๐ฎ๐ธ volt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะพะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ volt
๐ฒ๐ฝ volt
Etymology
The term 'volt' was introduced in the early 19th century in honor of Alessandro Volta, an Italian physicist known for his pioneering work in electricity. The voltaic pile, which he developed in 1800, was the first true battery capable of producing a steady flow of electric current. The use of 'volt' as a unit was formalized in 1881 by the International Electrical Exhibition held in Frankfurt, where it was adopted to standardize measurements in electrical engineering. Over the years, the volt has become a fundamental unit in both theoretical and applied aspects of electromagnetism, serving as a cornerstone for understanding electric circuits, devices, and various electrical phenomena. Its significance has only grown with advances in technology, particularly in telecommunications, computing, and renewable energy systems.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,263, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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