[1910–15; milli- + watt]This word is first recorded in the period 1910–15. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: carbon cycle, grass roots, homeroom, isotope, spotlightmilli- is a combining form meaning “thousand” (millipede): in the metric system, used in the names of units equal to one thousandth of thegiven base unit (millimeter). Other words that use the affix milli- include: milliequivalent, millifarad, milligal, millipede, milliroentgen
Examples of 'milliwatt' in a sentence
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Australia has banned the importing of any handheld laser with a power output above one milliwatt without written consent.