electric potential
Technical term in physics and electrical engineering; refers to the amount of work needed to move a unit charge from a reference point to a specific point inside the field without producing an acceleration.
To measure the potential difference, use a voltmeter.
The electric potential at this point is defined as zero.
potential difference; voltage
low voltage; low potential
membrane potential
electrometer
high-voltage; high potential
Compound of 電 (electricity) and 位 (position, rank), likely a calque from English or German in the late 19th century. The exact derivation is uncertain.