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watt

watt

noun WAHT Rare

Origin: Named after Scottish engineer James Watt (1736–1819).

Usage Note

Watt is an invariable masculine noun in Italian — the plural is also watt, never watts: 100 watt. It is abbreviated W. The derived unit kilowatt (chilowatt in Italian spelling) follows the same invariable pattern.

Examples

"Questa lampadina consuma 60 watt."

Natural Translation

This light bulb uses 60 watts.

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