Kilovolt
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kilovolt is a noun meaning One thousand volts. Symbol: kV or KV.
Meaning
One thousand volts. Symbol: kV or KV.
Example Sentences
Generators usually produce electricity at 7 kilovolts (a kilovolt is a thousand volts) to 25 kilovolts; transformers at the generators step up the voltage, to 60 kilovolts to 500 kilovolts, before sending the power into the grid.
Word Forms
- kilovolts
- kilo-volt
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ampere, amperes, kilo-volt, kilovoltage, kilo-joule, kilovar.
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