W

1. (noun) 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
Synonyms: watt
Related Words: power unit

2. (noun) the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
Synonyms: due west, west
Related Words: cardinal compass point

3. (noun) a heavy gray-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
Synonyms: atomic number 74, tungsten, wolfram
Related Words: metal, metallic element



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