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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • (Elec.) A unit of work or energy equal to that done by one kilowatt acting for one hour; -- approximately equal to 1.34 horse-power hour.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a unit of energy equal to the work done by a power of 1000 watts operating for one hour

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