Volta

Pronunciation: /ˈvoʊltə/

Volta (noun)

  1. A scientist, Alessandro Volta, known for work on early batteries and for helping explain how electricity can be produced.
  2. A unit for measuring electrical potential difference, used to describe how strongly electricity can push charges.
  3. A name used for towns, regions, or other places in different countries.

Examples

  • Volta helped shape early studies of electricity.
  • Many students learn about Volta in science history.