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thermie [′thər·mē]

(thermodynamics)

A unit of heat energy equal to the heat energy needed to raise 1 tonne of water from 14.5°C to 15.5°C at a constant pressure of 1 standard atmosphere; equal to 10⁶fifteen-degrees calories or (4.1855 ± 0.0005) × 10⁶joules. Abbreviated th.

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