abvolts
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/ˈæbˌvoʊlts/
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/ˈæbˌvəʊlts/
(abvolt)
small unit of voltage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abvolt' originates from the combination of 'ab-' meaning 'away from' and 'volt,' a unit of electromotive force named after Alessandro Volta.
Historical Evolution
'abvolt' was coined in the early 20th century as part of the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was used to measure very small voltages, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of electromotive force equal to one billionth of a volt.
The potential difference was measured in abvolts.
Synonyms
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