milliwatt

[ mil-uh-wot ]

noun

1. a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt. : mW

Word History and Origins

Origin of milliwatt¹

First recorded in 1910–15; milli- + watt

Example Sentences

I haven't much hope of reaching anyone with my five milliwatt suit transmitter but I'll keep trying.

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