Where does “hectowatt” come from?
hectowatt (French) comes from French hecto-, from Ancient Greek κοτύλη — small vessel, cup; socket of a joint; liquid...
hectowatt (French): A unit of power equal to 100 watts
Definitions
- A unit of power equal to 100 watts
Ancestry of “hectowatt”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | hecto- | hecto- |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κοτύλη | small vessel, cup; socket of a joint; liquid... |