heating degree-day

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heating degree-day [′hēd·iŋ di′grē ‚dā]

(meteorology)

A form of degree-day used as an indication of fuel consumption; in United States usage, one heating degree-day is given for each degree that the daily mean temperature departs below the base of 65°F (where the Celsius scale is used, the base is usually 19°C).

heating degree-day

Same as degree day.

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