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/θɜːrm/ noun · British & US
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What does therm mean?

noun

A therm is a unit of heat energy, often used in scientific and engineering contexts. It is a measure of the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree.

Example

"The engineer calculated the therm output of the new power plant."

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