nanovolt
|nan-o-volt|
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/ˈnæn.oʊ.voʊlt/
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/ˈnæn.ə.vəʊlt/
one billionth of a volt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nanovolt' originates from the combination of 'nano-' meaning 'one billionth' and 'volt,' named after the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta.
Historical Evolution
'nanovolt' was formed by combining the prefix 'nano-' with the existing unit 'volt' to denote a smaller measurement.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one billionth of a volt,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of electromotive force equal to one billionth of a volt.
The sensor can detect changes as small as a few nanovolts.
Last updated: 2025/04/12 17:21