First Known Use: 1884
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kilowatt
noun kilo·watt \ˈki-lə-ˌwät\
: a unit of electrical power equal to 1,000 watts
Full Definition of KILOWATT
: 1000 watts
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KILOWATT Defined for Kids
kilowatt
noun kilo·watt \ˈki-lə-ˌwät\
Definition of KILOWATT for Kids
: a unit of electrical power equal to 1000 watts
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kilowatt
noun kilo·watt \ˈkil-ə-ˌwät\
Medical Definition of KILOWATT
: 1000 watts
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