Usually means: Conversion ratio between heat, mechanical energy.
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  1. mechanical equivalent of heat: Collins English Dictionary
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  1. mechanical equivalent of heat: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary

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Definitions from Wikipedia (Mechanical equivalent of heat)

noun:  In the history of science, the mechanical equivalent of heat states that motion and heat are mutually interchangeable and that in every case, a given amount of work would generate the same amount of heat, provided the work done is totally converted to heat energy.


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