ˈræŋkaɪn

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of heat equal to 1/30th of a calorie, used to express the thermal energy of a substance or process.

“The engineer calculated the thermal energy of the engine in rankine units.”

2. proper noun

A unit of temperature, primarily used in engineering and thermodynamics, named after Scottish engineer William John Macquorn Rankine.

“The temperature reading was given in rankine scale.”

3. adjective

Related to or characterized by the rankine scale or unit of heat.

“The rankine engine was designed for high-temperature applications.”