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The Kallanish Glossary aims to be a useful resource for complex industry specific terminology. We are constantly adding to our glossary, so if you have a suggestion or amendment please do get in touch.
kW (kilowatts)

kW stands for kilowatt. A kilowatt is simply 1,000 watts, which is a measure of power. This unit is typically used to express the output power of engines and the power of electric motors, tools, machines, and heaters.

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