Watt
[ wot ]
/ wɒt /
noun
James,1736–1819,
Scottish engineer and inventor.
British Dictionary definitions for james watt (1 of 2)
watt
/ (wɒt) /
noun
the derived SI unit of power, equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a potential difference of 1 volt. 1 watt is equivalent to 1.341 × 10 –3 horsepower
Symbol: W
Word Origin for watt
C19: named after James
Watt
British Dictionary definitions for james watt (2 of 2)
Watt
/ (wɒt) /
noun
James. 1736–1819, Scottish engineer and inventor. His fundamental improvements to the steam engine led to the widespread use of steam power in industry
Medical definitions for james watt
watt
[ wŏt ]
n.
A unit of power in the International System of Units equal to one joule per second.
Scientific definitions for james watt (1 of 2)
Watt
James 1736-1819
British engineer and inventor who patented a much improved version of the steam engine (1769) and devised the unit of horsepower. The watt unit of power is named for him.
Scientific definitions for james watt (2 of 2)
watt
[ wŏt ]
The SI derived unit used to measure power, equal to one joule per second. In electricity, a watt is equal to current (in amperes) multiplied by voltage (in volts).