Definition of Gigawatt (gw)

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Gigawatt (gw)

The term 'Gigawatt (gw)' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' A unit of power equivalent to one billion watts. '.

The term 'Gigawatt (gw)' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Unit of power equal to 1 billion watts'.


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