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Physics.
sievert; sieverts.
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Other definitions for Sv (2 of 3)

s.v.

abbreviation
sub verbo.
sub voce.

Other definitions for Sv (3 of 3)

S.V.

abbreviation
Holy Virgin.

Origin of S.V.

From Latin Sāncta Virgō
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British Dictionary definitions for Sv (1 of 3)

sv1

abbreviation for
sailing vessel
side valve
sub verbo or voce

Word Origin for sv

(sense 3) Latin: under the word or voice

British Dictionary definitions for Sv (2 of 3)

sv2

the internet domain name for
El Salvador

British Dictionary definitions for Sv (3 of 3)

SV

abbreviation for
Sancta Virgo
Sanctitas Vestra

Word Origin for SV

(sense 1) Latin: Holy Virgin (sense 2) Latin: Your Holiness
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