SINCE 1828
kilowatt-hour
noun
kilo·watt-hour
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Definition of kilowatt-hour
: a unit of work or energy equal to that expended by one kilowatt in one hour or to 3.6 million joules
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kilowatt-hour
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English Language Learners Definition of kilowatt-hour
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: a unit of work or energy equal to the amount produced by one kilowatt in one hour
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kilowatt-hour
nounMedical Definition of kilowatt-hour
: a unit of work or energy equal to that expended by one kilowatt in one hour
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