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centigrade heat unit |
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centigrade heat unit [′sent·ə‚grād ′hēt ‚yü·nət] (thermodynamics) A unit of heat energy, equal to 0.01 of the quantity of heat needed to raise 1 pound of air-free water from 0 to 100°C at a constant pressure of 1 standard atmosphere; equal to 1900.44 joules. Symbolized CHU; (more correctly) CHUmean. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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