thermal horsepower
thermal horsepower · thermal horsepowers · thermal horsepower
The horsepower of an electric motor, determined by the readings from a thermal-type…The horsepower of an electric motor, determined by the readings from a thermal-type ammeter.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The horsepower of an electric motor, determined by the readings from a thermal-type ammeter.
(countable, uncountable)The amount of power a gearbox can convey without overheating when operating continuously for three hours or more; the amount of work that a drive can perform when operating at sea level.
Forms
plural: thermal horsepowers / thermal horsepower| Singular | thermal horsepower |
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| Plural | thermal horsepowers / thermal horsepower |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable