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What's The Definition Of British thermal unit?

British thermal unit in American English
a unit of heat equal to about 252 calories; quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit
noun: the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 lb. (0.4 kg) of water 1°F

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