Joule - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Joule :  (noun)
1: a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second [syn: J, watt second]
2: English physicist who established the mechanical theory of heat and discovered the first law of thermodynamics (1818-1889) [syn: Joule, James Prescott Joule]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Joule : \Joule\ (j[=oo]l), n. [Based on the distinguished English physicist, James P. Joule.] (Physics.) A unit of work which is equal to 10^{7 units of work in the C. G. S. system of units (ergs), and is practically equivalent to the energy expended in one second by an electric current of one ampere in a resistance of one ohm. One joule is approximately equal to 0.738 foot pounds.

Joule's equivalent. See under Equivalent, n.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Joule :  A unit of energy in the SI system. One joule is 1 kg. m2/s2 which is also 0.2390 calorie.

Based on the Online Chemistry Dictionary [Chemistry]:

Joule :  1 kg sq.meter/sq.

Based on the Online Chemistry Dictionary [Chemistry]:

Joule :  A unit of energy in the SI system. One joule is 1 kg. m2/s2 which is also 0.2390 calorie.

Based on the Online Chemistry Dictionary [Chemistry]:

Joule :  1 kg sq.meter/sq.

Based on the Online Chemistry Dictionary [Chemistry]:

Example Usage of Joule

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DJLEADJP: テンション高めでいきますwill RT @djurata Joule到着なう。今日は4時〜閉店までプレイ。大阪の皆さんよろしゅう
djurata: Joule到着なう。今日は4時〜閉店までプレイ。大阪の皆さんよろしゅう
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