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Voltaire

Noun - Sense 1:

A French writer, philosopher, and historian of the Enlightenment era.

Sample Sentence:

Voltaire's literary works, such as "Candide" and "Letters Concerning the English Nation," were highly influential during the 18th century.

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Noun - Sense 2:

A unit of electrical potential difference or electromotive force in the International System of Units (SI).

Sample Sentence:

The battery provides a voltage of 12 volts, which is suitable for powering small electronic devices.

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• Voltage Regulators
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Adjective:

Characteristic of or relating to Voltaire.

Sample Sentence:

The student's research paper presented a Voltairian analysis of the political climate during the Enlightenment period.

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• Books on the Enlightenment Era

Verb:

To engage in witty and clever intellectual discourse.

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The intellectuals gathered around the table, Voltaire-ing about a wide range of topics from politics to literature.

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• Books on Wit and Cleverness