emf

/ˌiː ɛm ˈɛf/
noun
  1. Electromotive force; the electrical force that makes current flow in a circuit, measured in volts.
    • Engineers measured the emf across the terminals to check the generator's output.
    • The battery provides an emf of 1.5 volts to power the flashlight.
    • A solar panel converts light into an emf that can charge a phone.
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