watt
noun [C] /wɒt/
/wɑːt/ (written abbreviation W)Definition
› the standard measure of electrical power: Do you want 60-watt light bulbs for this room?Units of electrical powerMiscellaneous units of measurement wattage /ˈwɒt.ɪdʒ/
/ˈwɑː.t̬ɪdʒ/ noun [U] › For lower wattage ovens, heating time must be increased.Units of electrical power
/ˈwɑː.t̬ɪdʒ/ noun [U] › For lower wattage ovens, heating time must be increased.Units of electrical power(Definition of watt noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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