therm
therm · therms
A unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units, often used in the context of…A unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units, often used in the context of natural gas.
UK/θɜːm/US/θɝm/
Meaning
1 sensesA unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units, often used in the context of natural gas.
a unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units
Origin
1920s, from Ancient Greek θερμός (thermós, “heat”). See also thermo-, -thermic, etc.1920s, from Ancient Greek θερμός (thermós, “heat”). See also thermo-, -thermic, etc.
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