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Definitions for Joule

[1] the standard unit of work or energy in the International System of Units(SI), equal to the work done by a force of one newton when its point of application moves through a distance of one meter in the direction of the force: equivalent to 107 ergs and one watt-second. Abbreviation : J, j
[2] James Prescott, 1818–89, English physicist.
[3] the derived SI unit of work or energy; the work done when the point of application of a force of 1 newton is displaced through a distance of 1 metre in the direction of the force. 1 joule is equivalent to 1 watt-second, 10 7 ergs, 0.2390 calories, or 0.738 foot-pound Symbol: J
[4] James Prescott. 1818–89, English physicist, who evaluated the mechanical equivalent of heat and contributed to the study of heat and electricity

Words nearby Joule

joubert's syndrome, jougs, jouhaux, jouk, joukahainen, joule, joule effect, joule's law, joule-thomson effect, jounce, jour.

Origin of Joule

First recorded in 1885–90; named after J. P. Joule

Word origin for Joule

C19: named after James Prescott Joule