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volt-ampere
[ vohlt-am-peer, -am-peer ]
noun
Electricity.
- an electric measurement unit, equal to the product of one volt and one ampere, equivalent to one watt for direct current systems and a unit of apparent power for alternating current systems. : VA
volt-ampere
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noun
- the product of the potential in volts across an electrical circuit and the resultant current in amperes VA
volt-ampere
- A unit of electric power equal to the product of one volt and one ampere, equivalent to one watt.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of volt-ampere1
First recorded in 1895–1900
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Example Sentences
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The basis of such a system if provided in a unit which is the product of the two units of current and pressure, and which is termed a volt-ampere or watt.
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