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var [vɑː]
n
(Mathematics & Measurements / Units) a unit of reactive power of an alternating current, equal to the product of the current measured in amperes and the voltage measured in volts
[from v(olt-)a(mperes) r(eactive)]
Var (French) [var]
n
1. (Placename) a department of SE France, in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region. Capital: Toulon. Pop.: 898 441 (1999). Area: 6023 sq. km (2349 sq. miles)
2. (Placename) a river in SE France, flowing southeast and south to the Mediterranean near Nice. Length: about 130 km (80 miles)
VAR
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) visual aural range
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Noun1.var - a unit of electrical power in an AC circuit equal to the power dissipated when 1 volt produces a current of 1 ampere
volt-ampere
power unit - a measure of electric power
kilovolt-ampere - a unit of electrical power equal to 1000 volt-amperes
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