Meaning of v in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /vi/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    v

    Definitions

    1. being one more than four

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    V

    Definitions

    1. a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

    Examples

    • « equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 a »
  3. 2. a soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys

    Examples

    • « it occurs in several complex minerals including carnotite and vanadinite »
  4. 3. the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
  5. 4. the 22nd letter of the Roman alphabet

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