Therm: meaning, definitions and examples
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therm
[ ฮธษหrm ]
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:
๐ต๐น termo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฅเคฐเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Therm
๐ฎ๐ฉ therm
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะผ
๐ต๐ฑ term
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใผใข
๐ซ๐ท therm
๐ช๐ธ termรณmetro
๐น๐ท termometre
๐ฐ๐ท ์จ๋๊ณ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุซุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ term
๐ธ๐ฐ term
๐จ๐ณ ็ญ้ๅไฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ term
๐ฎ๐ธ therm
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ term
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.