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watt-hour

[wot-ouuhr, -ou-er]
–noun
a unit of energy equal to the energy of one watt operating for one hour, equivalent to 3600 joules. Abbreviation: Wh
Also, watthour.


Origin:
1885–90
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watt-hour   (wŏt'our')
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  
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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