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mw

Pronunciation: [ɛm ˈdʌbljuː]

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Learn how to use mw in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “units of measurement”

(noun) MW stands for megawatt, which is a unit of power. It's often used to measure how much electricity is produced or used. If a power plant produces a lot of energy, they might say it produces several megawatts.

Example

The new solar farm can produce 100 MW of electricity, which is enough to power many homes.

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The old wind turbines only generated 5 MW, which isn't enough for the city's needs.

Example

How many MW does this power plant generate each year?

How to pronounce mw

Pronunciation: [ɛm ˈdʌbljuː]

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