W
W /ˈdʌbəljuː/
noun
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The 23rd letter of the Roman alphabet
(
double-u
, W
)
the 23rd letter of the Roman alphabet
-
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
(
W
, watt
)
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
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The cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
(
due west
, W
, westward
, west
)
the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
Sail west, and you'll eventually reach the island.
Sail west, and you'll eventually reach the island.
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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
(
atomic number 74
, W
, wolfram
, tungsten
)
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
Tungsten bulbs are commonly used in older lamps.
Tungsten bulbs are commonly used in older lamps.
