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British thermal unit   /brˈɪtɪʃ θˈərməl jˈunət/   Listen
British thermal unit

noun
1.
A unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at one atmosphere pressure; equivalent to 251.997 calories.  Synonyms: B.Th.U., BTU.






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Words linked to "British thermal unit" :   work unit, energy unit, therm, heat unit, BTU, B.Th.U.



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