Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
millivolt
noun
ˈmɪlɪˌvoʊlt
Definition
A millivolt is a unit of electric potential equal to one thousandth of a volt.
Examples
- The sensor output is measured in millivolts for precision.
- Recent experiments indicated a voltage fluctuation of approximately 500 millivolts.
- A typical battery may provide several thousand millivolts of energy.
Meaning
It is commonly used in measurements of small voltages in electronic devices and circuits.
Synonyms
- mV
- millivolt potential
- small voltage