Joule equivalent

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Joule equivalent [′jül i‚kwiv·ə·lənt]

(thermodynamics)

The numerical relation between quantities of mechanical energy and heat; the present accepted value is 1 fifteen-degrees calorie equals 4.1855 ± 0.0005 joules. Also known as mechanical equivalent of heat.

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