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Re: "Voltage"

So, since we have correct words for the concepts, why add a synonym,
^^^
Those of us who use the word voltage are NOT ADDING a synonym,
we are using a word that is familiar to the 'great unwashed'
and I, personally, think that making contact with the
'great unwashed' is a GOOD thing!

especially one which implies a particular unit system? If we measure
potential in the unit millivolt we still call it voltage. Shouldn't we
call it millivoltage?

And why don't we speak of the "faradage" of a capacitor, the "ohmage" of a
resistor, the "henryage" of an inductor and the "newtonage" of a force?

My objection to the -age terms is that they simply aren't necessary, and
we aren't consistent in whether or not we use the -age form.

I don't like percentage, either, since "percent" is sufficient and
(according to dictionaries) correct.

And why use voltmeters and ammeters? Current meters and potential meters
would do. A meter stick is ok, since it is one meter long.

Maybe we should call such length measureing devices 'metermeters';-)

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