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gigawatt

/ˈɡɪɡəwɒt/ noun · British & US
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What does gigawatt mean?

noun

A unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to express the power of electrical systems, such as power plants or electrical grids.

Example

"The new power plant will generate 1 gigawatt of electricity, enough to power a small city."

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