kilovolt
/'kiləvoult/
Definition
- Noun:
- A unit of electrical potential equal to one thousand volts: A "kilovolt" is a standard unit of measurement for electromotive force or electrical potential difference, representing 1,000 volts. It is commonly used in contexts involving high-voltage electrical systems, such as power transmission.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The transmission line operates at 500 kilovolts to efficiently transport electricity over long distances.
- A common household outlet provides 120 volts, which is only 0.12 kilovolts.
Advanced Usage
- "Kilovolt-ampere (kVA)": A unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, equal to 1,000 volt-amperes. While related, this is a compound term and not the definition of "kilovolt" itself.
- The transformer is rated for 25 kilovolt-amperes.
Variants and Related Words
- Kilovoltage (n): A term sometimes used to refer to a voltage measured in kilovolts.
- The X-ray machine's kilovoltage setting was adjusted.
Synonyms
- kV: The standard abbreviation for kilovolt.
- Thousand volts: A descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
- "kV peak": Used in medical imaging (e.g., radiography) to specify the maximum voltage in kilovolts.
- The scan was performed at 120 kV peak.
Noun
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a unit of potential equal to a thousand volts
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