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1. (noun) volt, V
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


Definitions of 'volt' Webster 1913 Dictionary 

1. (noun) volt
a circular tread; a gait by which a horse going sideways round a center makes two concentric tracks

2. (noun) volt
a sudden movement to avoid a thrust

3. (noun) volt
the unit of electro-motive force; -- defined by the International Electrical Congress in 1893 and by United States Statute as, that electro-motive force which steadily applied to a conductor whose resistance is one ohm will produce a current of one ampere. It is practically equivalent to / the electro-motive force of a standard Clark's cell at a temperature of 15ยก C.


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