Electric-potential
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Also called potential. Electricity. (at any point in an electric field) the work done per unit charge in moving an infinitesimal point charge from a common reference point to the given point. Symbol: V.
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Physiology. .
noun
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electric potential
A measure of the work required by an electric field to move electric charges. Its unit is the volt. Also called voltage. See more at Ohm’s law.
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