British thermal unit

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British thermal unit > noun, quantity
Meaning	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	BTU, B.Th.U.
Part of	therm
Broader	work unit, heat unit, energy unit