thermalunit
nounUK /ˈθɜː.məl ˈjuː.nɪt/
US /ˈθɝː.məl ˈjuː.nɪt/
A thermal unit is a way to measure how much heat something has.
The scientist used a thermal unit to measure the heat from the sun.
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2. A device or part of a machine that controls or produces heat.
The heater has a thermal unit that keeps the room warm.
3. A standard amount of heat used in science and engineering.
Engineers compare fuels by how many thermal units they give off.
4. A section of a building or system designed to handle heat.
The new thermal unit in the wall helps keep the house cool in summer.