Therm: meaning, definitions and examples

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therm

 

[ ฮธษœหrm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

temperature measurement

A therm is a unit of measurement used primarily in the field of heat energy. It is commonly defined as equivalent to 100,000 British Thermal Units (BTUs) or 105.5 megajoules. Therms are typically used to quantify the amount of energy released when burning natural gas. The term is often encountered in energy billing and usage reporting. It provides a useful measure for consumers and businesses to gauge their energy consumption.

Synonyms

BTU, energy unit, heat unit

Examples of usage

  • The gas bill showed consumption in therms.
  • We estimate the heating system's efficiency in therms.
  • The therm is often used to describe energy usage in homes.

Translations

Translations of the word "therm" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น termo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเคฐเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Therm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ therm

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ term

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒผใƒข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท therm

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ termรณmetro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท termometre

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜จ๋„๊ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุฑู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ term

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ term

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒญ้‡ๅ•ไฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ term

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ therm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒ แƒ›

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ term

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ termรณmetro

Etymology

The term 'therm' originated in the late 19th century from the Greek word 'thermos', meaning 'hot'. It was formalized in scientific literature to standardize measurements of heat energy. The unit gained prominence as natural gas became a common fuel source, necessitating a clear method for quantifying energy use. Over time, the therm has become widely accepted in the energy industry, particularly in regions where natural gas is heavily utilized. The unit's adoption reflects the growing demand for accurate and standardized energy reporting, especially in commercial and residential contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,515 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.