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u-value

U-val·ue
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoo val-yoo]
    • /yu ˈvæl yu/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoo val-yoo]
    • /yu ˈvæl yu/

Definition of u-value word

  • noun u-value a measure of the flow of heat through an insulating or building material: the lower the U-value, the better the insulating ability. 1

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Origin of u-value

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50; U, symbol for internal energy

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Parts of speech for U-value

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

u-value popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Top questions with u-value

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