watt — a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one joule per second
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one joule per second
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɑːt/
Example Sentences
- My gaming computer consumes 500 watts - enough to power a small village!
- The microwave uses 1000 watts to heat up last night's pizza.
- He brags about his 2000-watt sound system that makes the neighbors call the police.
watt
NOUN[/wɑːt/]
a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one joule per second
The engineer measured the lamp's power at 60 watts before installing it.
The mechanic compared two electric motors and chose the one with the higher watt output. (WATT = POWER → watts measure electrical power.)
The engineer checked the voltage, measured the current, and calculated the watt output.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Named after James Watt (1736–1819), a Scottish engineer and inventor who made significant improvements to the steam engine, greatly advancing the Industrial Revolution. In recognition of his contributions to engineering and power technology, the International System of Units (SI) adopted his name as the unit of power.
Breakdown
James Watt (proper name) + -unit (scientific nomenclature designating a SI base unit of power, defined as one joule per second)
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My gaming computer consumes 500 watts - enough to power a small village!”
“The microwave uses 1000 watts to heat up last night's pizza.”
“He brags about his 2000-watt sound system that makes the neighbors call the police.”
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