btu

noun

Definition
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
Example
The word 'btu' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
1
Consonants
2
Length
3

Word Statistics

Length
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble Score
Frequency

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