Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thermal-unit
Noun
θɜrml ˈjunɪt
Definition
A unit of measurement used to quantify heat energy.
Examples
- The calorimeter measures thermal units to determine the heat capacity of a substance.
- In engineering, thermal units are essential for designing HVAC systems.
- The specifications included the thermal unit equivalence for the energy efficiency rating.
Meaning
Thermal units help in measuring the amount of heat energy produced or consumed in a process.
Synonyms
- heat unit
- energy unit
- caloric unit
