Pipe made from fired clay, once used for underground drainage. Now largely replaced by PVC pipe.
Void
An open space or a break in continuity; a gap.
Voidable contract
A contract that may be rejected by either of the parties.
Volatile
Capable of vaporization at a relatively low temperature.
Volatile market
Sudden and unpredictable short term price movements in real estate.
Volatile organic compound (voc)
One of a class of chemical compounds; indoor sources include tobacco smoke, building products, furnishings, cleaning materials, solvents, and office supplies. In sufficient quantities, VOCs can cause eye, nose, and throat irritations; dizziness; and headaches. Some VOCs are suspected carcinogens. Data for health effects resulting, from exposure to the characteristically low levels of VOCs in the indoor environment are scarce.
Volt
Unit used to measure electrical force between two points in a circuit. U.S. and Canada usually operate at 120 volts.
Volt-ampere
A unit of electrical measurement equal to the product of a volt and an ampere.
Voltage
Pressure behind the flow of electricity.
Voltage drop
The loss of voltage in a circuit caused by resistance.
