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Vol·ta   (vōl'tə, -tä)   
Italian physicist who invented the first electric battery (1800). The volt is named in his honor.
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Volta   (vōl'tə)  Pronunciation Key 
Italian physicist who in 1800 invented the voltaic pile, which was the first source of continuous electric current. The volt unit of electromotive force is named for him.
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