1. a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt
Usage: technical

Examples

• The microprocessor consumes only 50 nanowatts in sleep mode.
• Scientists measured the laser’s output at 200 nanowatts.
• The sensor operates on just a few nanowatts of power.
• Modern electronics can function with nanowatt-level power consumption.
• The research team developed a circuit that draws less than one nanowatt.
• Battery life improved dramatically when power usage dropped to the nanowatt range.