therm

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units

Etymology

1920s, from Ancient Greek θερμός (thermós, “heat”). See also thermo-, -thermic, etc.

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