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| 1. | [ noun ] (physics,thermodynamics) English physicist who established the mechanical theory of heat and discovered the first law of thermodynamics (1818-1889) | |
| Synonyms: | james_prescott_joule | |
| Related terms: | physicist | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (physics) a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second | |
| Synonyms: | watt_second J | |
| Related terms: | work_unit erg | |
| Similar spelling: |
Jolie Jolley Joelle jowl Joly joel Joyal jowly jolly Joella Jule |
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