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nits of work in the C. G. S. system of units (ergs), and is practically equivalent to the energy expended in one second by an electric current of one ampere in a resistance of one ohm. One joule is approximately equal to 0.738 foot pounds. Joule's equivalent. See under Equivalent, n.

is constant for an interval of time (t), the energy (H) in heat units equals i2Rt, R being resistance.

An integrating wattmeter for measuring the energy in joules expended in an electric circuit or developed by a machine.

A measure of energy or work done, being the amount expended in raising one kilogram through the height of one meter, in the latitude of Paris.

A unit of work or energy equal to that done by one kilowatt acting for one hour; --approx. = 1.34 horse-power hour.

Moving or causing motion; motory; active, as opposed to latent. Kinetic energy. See Energy, n. 4.

Animation; spirit; vivacity; vigor; energy. No notion of life and fire in fancy and in words. Felton. That gives thy gestures grace and life. Wordsworth.

Fig.: That which gives strength and energy. Money [is] the lifeblood of the nation. Swift.

The state or quality of being alive; possession of energy or vigor; animation; quickening.

Deficient in vital energy; feeble; weak; as, a low pulse; made low by sickness.

ion lacks color and the tissues seem to be of loose texture; hence, a temperament lacking energy, inactive, indisposed to exertion or excitement. See Temperament.

ally and figuratively; as, this monument marks the spot where Wolfe died; his courage and energy marked him for a leader.

te; strong; robust. That lady, after her husband's death, held the reins with a masculine energy. Hallam.

A measure of energy or work done; the power exerted in raising one gram through the distance of one meter against gravitation.

Force or power of any kind, whether of body or mind; energy or intensity of purpose, feeling, or action; means or resources to effect an object; strength; force; power; ability; capacity. What so strong, But wanting rest, will also want of might Spenser. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with a…

Limited in degree of activity, energy, or excitement; reasonable; calm; slow; as, moderate language; moderate endeavors.

energy; pep.

aining to both nerves and muscles; of the nature of nerves and muscles; as, nervomuscular energy.

To affect with palsy, or as with palsy; to deprive of action or energy; to paralyze.

A term used to denote all of the elements or factors which constitute vitality or vital energy. H. Spencer.