watt
watt
noun WAHT Rare
Origin: Named after Scottish engineer James Watt (1736–1819).
Usage Note
Watt is an invariable masculine noun in Italian — the plural is also watt, never watts: 100 watt. It is abbreviated W. The derived unit kilowatt (chilowatt in Italian spelling) follows the same invariable pattern.
Examples
"Questa lampadina consuma 60 watt."
Natural Translation
This light bulb uses 60 watts.
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