Definition of V

1. Noun. 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; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it.

Exact synonyms: Volt
Generic synonyms: Potential Unit
Terms within: Abvolt, Millivolt, Mv, Microvolt, Nanovolt, Picovolt, Femtovolt
Group relationships: Kilovolt, Kv
Derivative terms: Voltaic

2. Adjective. Being one more than four.
Exact synonyms: 5, Five
Similar to: Cardinal

3. Noun. A soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys; it occurs in several complex minerals including carnotite and vanadinite.
Exact synonyms: Atomic Number 23, Vanadium
Generic synonyms: Metal, Metallic Element
Substance meronyms: Carnotite, Vanadinite

4. Noun. The cardinal number that is the sum of four and one.
Exact synonyms: 5, Cinque, Fin, Five, Fivesome, Little Phoebe, Pentad, Phoebe, Quint, Quintet, Quintuplet
Generic synonyms: Digit, Figure

5. Noun. The 22nd letter of the Roman alphabet.

Definition of V

1. Letter. (Latn-def en letter 22 vee) ¹

2. Initialism. (organic compound) The resin identification code for polyvinyl chloride, also PVC ¹

3. Letter. (Latn-def en letter 22 vee) ¹

4. Abbreviation. (alternative form of v.) ¹

5. Noun. a shape resembling the letter (term v) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of V

1. 1. Vision or visual acuity; volt; with subscript 1, 2, 3, etc., the Unipolar electrocardiogram leads. 2. Symbol for vanadium; valine; volume, frequently with subscripts denoting location, chemical species, and/or conditions. 3. Symbol for gas flow, frequently with subscripts indicating location and chemical species. See: flow. 4. Symbol for ventilation, frequently with a subscript. See entries under ventilation. Origin: volume + overdot denoting time derivative (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of V

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Uyghurs
Uygur
Uzbak
Uzbeg
Uzbek
Uzbek SSR
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan haemorrhagic fever
Uzbekistani
Uzbekistani monetary unit
Uzbeks
Uzhhorod
Uzi
Uzziel
V
V's
V*
V-1
V-2
V-2 carcinoma
V-8 juice
V-A
V-E
V-E Day
V-J Day
V-MI
V-Y flap
V-Y plasty
V-Y procedure

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