[vɒlt], (Noun)

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- the SI unit of electromotive force, defined as the potential difference between two points on a conducting wire carrying a current of one ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is one watt, and equivalent to a difference in potential that would carry one ampere of current against one ohm resistance


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Origin:
late 19th century: named after A. Volta (see Volta, Alessandro)

[vɒlt], (Noun)

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Origin:
late 17th century: from French volter (see volte)

[vɒlt], (Verb)

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- make a quick movement to avoid a thrust


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Origin:
late 17th century: from French volter (see volte)