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Gigawatt - Definition and Overview |
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The gigawatt (symbol: GW) is a unit for measuring power corresponding to one billion (109) watts.
In pop culture
The 1985 movie Back to the Future featured a time machine which required 1.21 gigawatts of electricity to operate. However, in the movie the term was pronounced "jigga-watt".
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Example Usage of Gigawatt |
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manuel0493: I just realized that the new free infamous DLC Gigawatt blades come out tomorrow, and I'll be getting my visa all day... |
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Umbr4: Reading an article on japans plan to beam 1 Gigawatt of power from space. some idiot is bitching about how theyll miss and "fry australia" |
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adamtehfirst: I can get the Gigawatt blades today! |
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