Electromotive

/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈmoʊtɪvəti/ noun

Definition

The quality or property of being electromotive; the capacity to produce electromotive force or electrical motion.

Etymology

From electromotive + -ity (suffix forming abstract nouns). A technical term used primarily in electrical engineering and physics.

Kelly Says

Electromotivity measures how 'pushy' an electrical source is—a 12-volt battery has twice the electromotivity of a 6-volt battery, which is why it delivers more power.

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