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wattage Definition

watt·age (wätij)

noun

  1. amount of electrical power, expressed in watts
  2. the number of watts required to operate a given device

wattage Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • bulb: Ensure you have the correct wattage of bulb for the area you wish to illuminate.
  • lamp: David Hughes has confirmed that the lamp is on his land, however he does intend to reduce the wattage of the lamps.

Converse of object

  • switch: It is this second switch that carries and switches the high wattage current.
  • increase: Lighting Increase the wattage on light bulbs in dark areas where slipping or tripping hazards are possible.
  • use: Using higher wattage ( between 100 - 275 watts ) than domestic lights.
  • have: Ensure you have the correct wattage of bulb for the area you wish to illuminate.
  • charge: Unfortunately, there has been little or no research into the correct charging wattages of discharge lamps.
  • require: Please specify connection type and equivalent wattage required when ordering.

Adjective modifier

  • low: Low wattage which produces a delicate light, an intimate environment.
  • total: Watt density is the total wattage of the heater divided by the heated surface area of the heater.
  • maximum: Where light fittings have maximum bulb wattages marked, those bulb sizes must not be exceeded.
  • high: This high wattage 500 Watt power supply is loaded with the latest features to fulfill any of the latest pc systems needs.
  • same: Available in packs of four ( same wattage only ) with standard bayonet fittings.
  • correct: Ensure you have the correct wattage of bulb for the area you wish to illuminate.

Modifies a noun

  • bulb: Using low wattage bulbs can reduce the cost to less than 1p per night Alarms Install an alarm.
  • lamp: November, 6.00 pm, a few low wattage platform lamps only add to the gloom.
  • rating: The higher the wattage rating the faster the mat will heat up - go for the higher value.
  • light: Only where necessary are there low wattage lights on timers at night.

Noun used with modifier

  • lamp: Saves energy and operating costs: up to 30 % , according to lamp wattage.
  • star: Tom Cruise's star wattage power disappeared a long time ago.

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