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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   In the International System of Units, the derived unit of energy, work and heat; the work required to exert a force of one newton for a distance of one metre. Equivalent to one watt-second (one watt of power acting for a duration of one second).
2. 2
   a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second wordnet

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms

caloriedynejjames prescott joulekilowatt hournewton metre

Example

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"The unit of energy is the joule."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Named after English physicist James Prescott Joule (1818–1889). The surname is a variant of Joel.

Etymology 2

A variant of Jewell.

Related phrases

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