thermal horsepower en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The horsepower of an electric motor, determined by the readings from a thermal-type ammeter.
- (countable, uncountable) The amount of power a gearbox can convey without overheating when operating continuously for three hours or more; the amount of work that a drive can perform when operating at sea level.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
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| thermal horsepower | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| thermal horsepowers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |