millijoule

/ˈmɪliːˌdʒuːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of energy equal to one thousandth of a joule.

“The new laser emits 5 millijoules of energy per pulse.”

2. noun

A unit of energy used in some medical applications, such as electroporation.

“The doctor used a device that delivered a millijoule of energy to the tumor.”

Synonyms

  • energy unit
  • joule

Antonyms

  • null energy
  • zero energy