Joule

joule (J, unit of energy)

noun DJOOL Rare

Origin: named after physicist James Prescott Joule

Usage Note

Joule (J) is the SI unit of energy and work: 1 J = 1 N·m. Nutritional energy is measured in Kilojoule (kJ) alongside Kilokalorien on food packaging in Germany.

Examples

"Ein Joule entspricht der Energie, die benötigt wird, um ein Kilo um einen Meter zu heben."

Natural Translation

One joule equals the energy needed to lift one kilogram by one metre.

Literal Translation

One joule corresponds to the energy that is needed to lift one kilo by one metre.

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