volt-ampere

[ vohlt-am-peer, -am-peer ]

nounElectricity.
  1. 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. Abbreviation: VA

Origin of volt-ampere

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First recorded in 1895–1900

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British Dictionary definitions for volt-ampere

volt-ampere

/ (ˈvəʊltˈæmpɛə) /


noun
  1. the product of the potential in volts across an electrical circuit and the resultant current in amperes: Abbreviation: VA

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Scientific definitions for volt-ampere

volt-ampere

  1. A unit of electric power equal to the product of one volt and one ampere, equivalent to one watt.

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