kilovolt

kil·o·volt

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kil-uh-vohlt]
- /ˈkɪl əˌvoʊlt/
- /kˈɪləvˌəʊlt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kil-uh-vohlt]
- /ˈkɪl əˌvoʊlt/

Definitions of kilovolt word

noun kilovolt a unit of electromotive force, equal to 1000 volts. Abbreviation: kV, kv. 1
noun kilovolt 1,000 volts. 1
noun kilovolt one thousand volts 0

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Origin of kilovolt

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; kilo- + volt1

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Parts of speech for Kilovolt

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kilovolt popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

kilovolt usage trend in Literature

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