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Kilowatt hour   /kˈɪləwˌɑt ˈaʊər/   Listen
Kilowatt hour

noun
1.
A unit of energy equal to the work done by a power of 1000 watts operating for one hour.  Synonyms: B.T.U., Board of Trade unit, kW-hr.






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"Kilowatt hour" Quotes from Famous Books



... of heating water must be at hand. Electric water heating, again, involves the least supervision and is to be recommended if one can get a low enough rate. The initial expense is a sizable item, though; and if operated at the usual rate per kilowatt hour, the monthly charge can easily be double that of other fuels. But many companies make a special rate for such devices and under such circumstances the operating costs compare favorably with those of coal ...
— If You're Going to Live in the Country • Thomas H. Ormsbee and Richmond Huntley



Words linked to "Kilowatt hour" :   energy unit, work unit, heat unit, watt-hour



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