What does "b.th.u." mean?

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

What is a synonym for "b.th.u."?

Common synonyms include: british thermal unit, btu.

B.th.u.

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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 wordnet

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british thermal unit btu

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