absvolt
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/ˈæbzˌvoʊlt/
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/ˈæbzˌvəʊlt/
unit of electromotive force
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absvolt' originates from the combination of 'absolute' and 'volt', where 'absolute' refers to the CGS system and 'volt' is the unit of electromotive force.
Historical Evolution
'absvolt' was coined in the early 20th century to describe a specific unit of measurement in the CGS system.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a precise measurement of electromotive force in the CGS system, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of electromotive force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, equivalent to 10^-8 volts.
The measurement was recorded in absvolts.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/09 05:21