wattage
pronunciation
How to pronounce wattage in British English:
UK [ˈwɒtɪdʒ]
How to pronounce wattage in American English:
US [ˈwɑtɪdʒ]
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- Noun:
- the product of voltage and current
Word Origin
- wattage (n.)
- 1897, from watt + -age.
Example
- 1. Remember , these wattage values are finishing averages .
- 2. Don 't place high wattage security lights near the thatch .
- 3. Replace with smaller wattage bulbs or energy-saving bulbs .
- 4. No higher lamp wattage exists .
- 5. Bulbs with a higher wattage may damage the bulb housing .