watt second

Definitions of watt second
  1. noun
    a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
    synonyms: J, joule
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    type of:
    energy unit, heat unit, work unit
    a unit of measurement for work
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