|
Watt - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
|
Watt : (noun)
1: 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 [syn: W]
2: Scottish engineer and inventor whose improvements in the
steam engine led to its wide use in industry (1736-1819)
[syn: Watt, James Watt]
Based on WordNet 2.0
|
|
Watt : \Watt\, n. [Based on the distinguished mechanician and
scientist, James Watt.] (Physics)
A unit of power or activity equal to 10^{7 C.G.S. units of
power, or to work done at the rate of one joule a second. An
English horse power is approximately equal to 746 watts.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
|
|
|
|
|
