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watt-hour (wtour)

n. Abbr. WH or W-hr

A unit of energy, especially electrical energy, equal to the work done by one watt acting for one hour and equivalent to 3,600 joules.

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watt-hour

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(Mathematics & Measurements / Units) a unit of energy equal to a power of one watt operating for one hour. 1 watt-hour equals 3600 joules

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watt-hour

A unit of energy, especially electrical energy, equal to the work done by one watt acting for one hour. It is equivalent to 3,600 joules.

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watt-hour - a unit of energy equal to the power of one watt operating for one hour energy unit, heat unit, work unit - a unit of measurement for work B.T.U., Board of Trade unit, kilowatt hour, kW-hr - a unit of energy equal to the work done by a power of 1000 watts operating for one hour