Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
megajoule
noun
/ˌmɛɡəˈdʒuːl/
Definition
A unit of energy equivalent to one million joules.
Examples
- A megajoule is enough energy to lift 100 kilograms to a height of 10 meters.
- The energy consumption of a large household can be measured in megajoules per month.
- This solar panel can produce up to 2 megajoules of energy per hour.
Meaning
Megajoule is commonly used in physics and engineering to describe amounts of energy.
Synonyms
- MJ
- Million joules
