Crossword answer · 5 letters
Joule definition and meaning
jool · noun
JOULE
What does Joule mean?
A joule is the SI unit of energy, work, and heat; its symbol is J.
What does JOULE mean in a crossword?
JOULE answers the reviewed clue “Unit of energy symbolized by a “J”.” The symbol J and energy identify a specific SI unit.
Why is JOULE useful to learn?
One joule equals the work of a one-newton force acting through one meter in its direction. A watt describes joules per second, so power and energy are different quantities.
Common clue patterns
- The SI energy unit
- A newton-meter of work
- The unit with symbol J
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
Joule is named for James Prescott Joule. The common noun uses lowercase in ordinary prose, while the unit symbol is uppercase J; JEWEL is a different word.