watt
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of powerIn the International System of Units, the derived unit of power; the power of a system in which one joule of energy is transferred per second.
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Meaning
1 sensesIn the International System of Units, the derived unit of power; the power of a system in which one joule of energy is transferred per second.
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a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm
Examples
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deWas ist ein Watt?
All the common electric lamps (less than 70 watts) are made with vacuums inside.
The watt is the International System of Units' standard unit of power.
The economical lamp of Philips needs just 18 watts to produce the same amount of light as a regular 75 watt light bulb.
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Origin
Named after Scottish engineer James Watt. For the surname, see Watt.Named after Scottish engineer James Watt. For the surname, see Watt.
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Forms
plural: wattsSynonyms
2 synonyms- Scottish engineer and inventor whose improvements in the steam engine led to its wide use in industry (1736-1819):James Watt
- a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm:W