Plural of kilowatt
regular plural
The plural of kilowatt is kilowatts.
Forms of kilowatt
| Singular | kilowatt /ˈkɪ.ləˌwɒt/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | kilowatts |
| Countable | countable |
Kilowatts in a sentence
- Each generator had a capacity of 2,000 kilowatts of three-phase power at 450 volts and 60 hertz.2017 December 12, National Transportation Safety Board, “1.3.5 Electrical Generation and Distribution System”, in Marine Accident Report...
- A female blue whale may produce a specific power of up to 16 kilowatts per tonne when travelling fast.From the entry specific power
Meaning of kilowatt
- noun One thousand (10³) watts, an amount of power large enough to power such things as a typical home appliance (e.g., a microwave oven, a toaster, or a hair dryer). (Consuming 1 kilowatt during a duration of 1 hour consumes 1 kilowatt-hour of energy.).
- noun Catachresis for kilowatt-hour.
Questions about the plural of kilowatt
- What is the plural of kilowatt?
- The plural of kilowatt is kilowatts.
- Is kilowatt countable?
- Kilowatt is a countable noun.
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