wattmeter

noun

watt·​me·​ter ˈwät-ˌmē-tər How to pronounce wattmeter (audio)
: an instrument for measuring electric power in watts

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wattmeter was in 1887

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“Wattmeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wattmeter. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

wattmeter

noun
watt·​me·​ter ˈwät-ˌmēt-ər How to pronounce wattmeter (audio)
: an instrument for measuring electric power in watts
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