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Meaning of watt in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /wɑt/

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  1. Noun

    watt

    Etymology

    late 19th century: named after James Watt (see Watt, James)

    Definitions

    1. a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second

    Examples

    • « the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm »
  2. 2. Scottish engineer and inventor whose improvements in the steam engine led to its wide use in industry (1736-1819)

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