volt
Pronunciation: [voʊlt]
Word
Context: "science"
(noun) a unit of measurement for electrical potential. Think of it like a measurement of how much 'push' the electricity has to move through wires and power devices. More volts mean more power.
Example
The battery provides 9 volts of electricity to the toy, so it can work well.
Example
The old battery was too weak; it didn't have enough volts to turn on the flashlight.
Example
How many volts does this device need to operate properly?
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