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watt·​er | \ ˈwä|tə(r), |tə- also ˈwȯ| \
plural -s

Definition of watter

: one (as a light bulb or a radio station) having a specified wattage —usually used in combination you'll need at least a 60 watter in that lampthe station was a 250 watter

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History and Etymology for watter

watt + -er

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“Watter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watter. Accessed 20 Aug. 2022.

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