Watt (Noun)
Meaning 1
Scottish engineer and inventor whose improvements in the steam engine led to its wide use in industry (1736-1819).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The light bulb uses 60 watts of electricity to produce a bright light.
- A typical household vacuum cleaner uses around 1000 watts of power to operate.
- The electric kettle has a power rating of 2000 watts, making it very efficient for boiling water.
- The solar panel array is designed to produce 500 watts of electricity per hour.
- The amplifier is capable of producing a maximum output of 250 watts, making it suitable for large events.