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Definition
Watt; the SI derived unit of power, defined as one joule per second.
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How it's used
While 瓦特 is the formal name for the unit, people almost always use the shortened form 瓦 in daily speech. It is treated as a noun for the unit itself and often functions as a classifier when describing the power rating of electrical appliances. You will rarely hear the full term 瓦特 outside of technical contexts or physics lessons.
Examples
How many watts is this light bulb?
He bought a sixty-watt heater.
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Common phrases
watt (shortened form)
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