The meaning of J
dʒuːl
J – definition
nounThe tenth letter of the alphabet.
nounA shape like that of a capital j (without a crosspiece).
nounUsed instead of i as the roman numeral for one in final position.
Usage examples:
Between ij and iij of the clock
abbreviationJack (used in describing play in card games).
abbreviationJapan (international vehicle registration).
abbreviationJoule(s).
abbreviation(in titles) journal (of).
Usage examples:
J. biol. chem
nounThe si unit of work or energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton when its point of application moves one metre in the direction of action of the force, equivalent to one 3600th of a watt-hour.
(in electrical engineering and electronics) the imaginary quantity equal to the square root of minus one.
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Word origin
late 19th century: named after J. P. Joule (see Joule, James Prescott).
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