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Horsepower-hour

Definition:

A horsepower-hour is a unit of energy commonly used to measure the energy output of an engine or motor over time. It represents the work done by a horsepower in one hour.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A unit of energy equal to the work done by one horsepower in one hour.

Usages:

Popular:

1. Calculating the fuel efficiency of a vehicle engine in terms of horsepower-hours per gallon.
2. Determining the energy consumption of an electric motor in the industrial sector.

Local:

1. Estimating the power requirements of a rural household using a generator with a specific horsepower-hour rating.
2. Measuring the energy output of a small-scale wind turbine in terms of horsepower-hours.

Sample Sentences:

1. The car's engine has an output of 200 horsepower-hours, making it extremely powerful.
2. An electric forklift typically consumes around 2.5 horsepower-hours of energy per hour of operation.
3. In remote areas, where electricity is scarce, a generator with a capacity of 10 horsepower-hours may be necessary.

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