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volt
Noun
pl: voltspast: voltedpp: volteding: volting

In its electrical sense, the term describes the pressure that pushes electrons through a conductor. It is a technical measurement used in physics and engineering to quantify potential difference, typically associated with batteries, power supplies, and electrical grids. As a verb, the word describes a specific athletic or equestrian movement. It implies a sudden, agile leap where the hands provide the necessary leverage to propel the body over an object, distinguishing it from a simple jump.

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Nounvolt

The standard unit of electromotive force or potential difference, equal to one joule per coulomb.

"The battery is rated at 1.5 volts."

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