accumulated thermal unit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A unit of measurement describing the cumulative effect of temperature over time, such that 1 ATU is equal to 1 degree Celsius for one day.

Word forms

accumulated thermal unit accumulated thermal units

Synonyms

ATU
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