w

W


– definition :

  • (noun)
    1. the 23rd letter of the Roman alphabet (context:communication)
    2. a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm (context:quantity)
    3. the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees (context:linkdef)
    4. a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite (context:substance)

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