BTU
Definition:
Abbreviation for British Thermal Units. One BTU is the amount of heat it takes to heat one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit. The energy value of various fuels is often expressed in so many BTUs per gallon. Gasoline, for example, has around 120,000 BTUs per gallon.
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