potential difference

noun

Electricity.

the difference between the potentials of two points in an electric field.

noun

U.�� Δ��.�� Δφ.�� pd.��the difference in electric potential between two points in an electric field; the work that has to be done in transferring unit positive charge from one point to the other, measured in volts Compare electromotive force

potential difference

The difference, measured in volts, in electric potential between two points, especially two points in an electric circuit.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of potential difference¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

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That’s a potential difference of tens of thousands a year in retirement checks.

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In electrochemical reactions, electric currents and potential differences are used to binding and induce reactions.

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That would entail taking some risks through a major free agent swing, dealing a popular player or two or trading stockpiled draft picks in a package for a potential difference maker.

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In a series where batting and spin bowling promised to be the decisive factors, Bumrah is emerging as a potential difference between the two sides.

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More than 40% of athletes included were female so that potential differences in recovery between males and females could be explored.

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