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/d͡ʒuːl/ · noun
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of energy, work and heat; the work required to exert a force of one newton for a distance of one metre. Equivalent to one watt-second (one watt of power acting for a duration of one second)..
Use joule when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Joule means In the International System of Units, the derived unit of energy, work and heat; the work required to exert a force of one newton for a distance of one metre. Equivalent to one watt-second (one watt of power acting for a duration of one second)..
Common synonyms include j, watt second.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use joule where its definition matches the intended context.
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