Definitions of electron volt
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a unit of energy equal to the work done by an electron accelerated through a potential difference of 1 volt
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synonyms:
eV
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type of:
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energy unit, heat unit, work unit
a unit of measurement for work
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energy unit, heat unit, work unit
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