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volt

/vɔlt/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

volt

  • unit of electrical potential and electromotive force

In a sentence

La presa di corrente eroga una tensione di 230 volt.

The power outlet provides a voltage of 230 volts.

Quanti volt servono per far funzionare questo apparecchio?

How many volts are needed to run this device?

Questa batteria non supera i dodici volt.

This battery does not exceed twelve volts.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
voltmasculine · singular
voltmasculine · plural
voltmasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable in the plural: duecento volt.
  • Takes masculine articles: il volt, i volt.
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