MICROVOLT

microvolt

(noun) a unit of potential equal to one millionth of a volt

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

microvolt (plural microvolts)

One millionth (10-6) of a volt, abbreviated as ĀµV.

Source: Wiktionary


Mi`cro*volt", n. Etym: [Micro- + volt.] (Elec.)

Definition: A measure of electro-motive force; the millionth part of one volt.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be ā€œdancingā€ after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. Thatā€™s how the first coffee drink was born.

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