volt
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The unit used to measure the force that pushes an electric current through a circuit.
Usage notes
Named after the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "A typical household battery in the UK and US provides one and a half _____."
Answer: volt
In your own words, what does "volt" mean?
The unit used to measure the force that pushes an electric current through a circuit.
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