milliwatt

[ mil-uh-wot ]
/ ˈmɪl əˌwɒt /

noun

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

Origin of milliwatt

First recorded in 1910–15; milli- + watt

Example sentences from the Web for milliwatt

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

    Accidental Death |Peter Baily