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The correct spelling is volts. In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of o…

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  1. 1.In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V
  2. 2.A circular tread; a gait by which a horse going sideways round a centre makes two concentric tracks.
  3. 3.A sudden movement to avoid a thrust.

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