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Meaning of BTU

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  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
 

BTU is a 3 letter word that starts with B.

 

 Synonyms: B.Th.U., British thermal unit
 
 See Also: energy unit, heat unit, therm, work unit

 

 

 

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