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Definition of Joule

1. Noun. A unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second.

2. Noun. English physicist who established the mechanical theory of heat and discovered the first law of thermodynamics (1818-1889).

Definition of Joule

1. n. A unit of work which is equal to 10⁷ units of work in the C. G. S. system of units (ergs), and is practically equivalent to the energy expended in one second by an electric current of one ampere in a resistance of one ohm. One joule is approximately equal to 0.738 foot pounds.

Definition of Joule

1. a unit of energy [n -S]

Medical Definition of Joule

1. SI unit of energy. 1 Joule = 1E7 ergs = 1 Watt of power occurring for one second. 1 Joule is roughly 0.001 BTU and 1 calorie is roughly 4 joules. There are 3.6 million joules in a kilowatt hour. (14 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Joule

Jotunn jotunns jotuns jot down joual jouals Joubert's syndrome jougs jouk jouked

joukeries joukery jouking jouks joule (current term) Joule Joule's equivalent jouled joules jouling

jounce jounced jounces jouncier jounciest jouncing jouncy jour journal journaled

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