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watt

 

[ wษ’t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

unit of power

A watt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) that measures the rate of energy transfer. It is equivalent to one joule per second and is used to quantify the output of engines and the power consumption of electrical devices.

Synonyms

joule per second

Examples of usage

  • The light bulb consumes 60 watts.
  • The solar panel produces 300 watts.
  • This appliance requires 1000 watts.
Context #2 | Noun

name origin

The term 'watt' is named after the Scottish inventor James Watt, who is famous for his work on the steam engine. The term was adopted as a unit of power in the late 19th century.

Examples of usage

  • The watt is named in honor of James Watt.
  • Many electrical devices are rated in watts.

Translations

Translations of the word "watt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น watt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Watt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ watt

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฏใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท watt

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vatio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท watt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™€ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ watt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ watt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็“ฆ็‰น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vatt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะฐั‚ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vatio

Etymology

The term 'watt' was introduced in honor of James Watt, a Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer, who significantly improved the efficiency of steam engines in the late 18th century. Born in 1736, Watt's innovations were crucial to the Industrial Revolution, and his work in energy conversion laid the foundation for modern engineering and electrical systems. The unit was adopted into the metric system in the 1880s and has since become a standard measurement for power in electrical and mechanical systems. The definition of a watt (one joule per second) reflects the fundamental physics of energy transfer and is widely used in both scientific and everyday contexts, making it a vital part of modern technology.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,763, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.