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Kilojoule
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kiluhjool
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Simple meaning
What does Kilojoule mean?
A kilojoule is a unit used to measure energy.
Dictionary definition
A unit of energy equal to one thousand joules.
Example sentences
Kilojoule in a sentence
easy
The science book listed energy in kilojoules.
medium
A kilojoule is larger than a joule because kilo means one thousand.
hard
Students used kilojoules to compare how much energy different processes used.
Synonyms
Words like Kilojoule
energy unitA unit used to measure energy.
measurementA number and unit that describe an amount.
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Word family
Kilojoule word family
Base word
kilojoule
noun
kilojoules
Plural form of kilojoule.
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Practice 1
What is a kilojoule?
A kilojoule is an energy unit equal to one thousand joules.
Practice 2
Which word is most related to kilojoule?
A kilojoule measures energy.
Practice 3
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The experiment measured energy in ____.
Kilojoules fits because it is an energy measurement.
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