milliwatt

[ mil-uh-wot ]

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

Origin of milliwatt

1
First recorded in 1910–15; milli- + watt

Words Nearby milliwatt

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How to use milliwatt in a sentence

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

    Accidental Death | Peter Baily