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Definition:
BTU stands for British Thermal Unit. For heating it is a measurement of the heat needed to raise 1 pound of water 1° Farenheit, about 252 calories. For cooling it is the measurement of heat extracted.

See also BTUH.

Also Known As: British Thermal Unit

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