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po·ten·tial
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latent
present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential: latent ability. -
electric potential
the work required to transfer a unit positive electric charge from an infinite distance to a given point against an electric field -
magnetic potential
a scalar quantity, analogous to the electric potential, defined at each point in a given magnetic field to be equal to the work done in bringing a unit north pole from infinity to the point. -
negative
expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question. -
oxidation potential
(in a galvanic cell) the potential of the electrode at which oxidation occurs. -
positive
admitting of no question: positive proof.