unit of heat
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u·nit of heat
1. calorie (gram calorie; kilocalorie);
2. Synonym(s): British thermal unit
3. Synonym(s): joule
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Joule,
James P., English physicist, 1818-1889.joule - Synonym(s): unit of heat
Joule equivalent - the dynamic equivalent of heat.
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