volt-am·pere (v lt  mpîr )n. A unit of electric power equal to the product of one volt and one ampere, equivalent to one watt. |
volt-ampere [ˈvəʊltˈæmpɛə]
n
(Mathematics & Measurements / Units) the product of the potential in volts across an electrical circuit and the resultant current in amperes Abbreviation VA
| volt-ampere A unit of electric power equal to the product of one volt and one ampere, equivalent to one watt. |
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| Noun | 1. | volt-ampere - a unit of electrical power in an AC circuit equal to the power dissipated when 1 volt produces a current of 1 ampere power unit - a measure of electric power kilovolt-ampere - a unit of electrical power equal to 1000 volt-amperes |
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