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kilowatt

/kɪloʊwɒt/ noun · British & US
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What does kilowatt mean?

noun

A unit of power equal to one thousand watts. It is commonly used to express the power of electrical devices and systems.

Example

"The new electric car has a powerful engine that produces 200 kilowatts."

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