abwatts
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/ˈæbˌwɑts/
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/ˈæbˌwɒts/
extremely small power unit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abwatts' originates from the combination of 'ab-' meaning 'away from' and 'watts,' the unit of power named after James Watt.
Historical Evolution
'abwatts' was coined to represent a very small unit of power, specifically one billionth of a watt.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was created to measure extremely small power levels, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt (10^-9 watts).
The device operates at a power level of a few abwatts.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/09 23:06