kilowatt
[ kil-uh-wot ]
/ ˈkɪl əˌwɒt /
noun
a unit of power, equal to 1000 watts. Abbreviation: kW, kw
Words nearby kilowatt
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British Dictionary definitions for kilowatt
kilowatt
/ (ˈkɪləʊˌwɒt) /
noun
one thousand wattsSymbol: kW
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Scientific definitions for kilowatt
kilowatt
[ kĭl′ə-wŏt′ ]
A unit of power equal to 1,000 watts.
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Cultural definitions for kilowatt
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