Volt
/vˈoʊlt/
Listen pronunciation
Definition
(noun) 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
Sentence Examples
Liberia's new electrical system will be compatible with 220 volt European systems.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A ____ is a unit of electrical potential difference, named after the Italian scientist Alessandro Volta early today.