kilojoule

/ˈkɪləˌdʒuːl/
noun
  1. A unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules, used especially for measuring the energy content of food or the output of engines.
    • The car's engine produces 150 kilojoules of energy per second.
    • To lose weight, you need to burn more kilojoules than you consume.
    • This energy bar contains 500 kilojoules.
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