oxyjoule

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noun

The number of joules of heat energy produced per unit of oxygen consumption.

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Meanings

nounoxyjoule (plural oxyjoules)

plural oxyjoules

  1. raremedicineThe number of joules of heat energy produced per unit of oxygen consumption.

    This dependence of the oxyjoule equivalent on RQ is in the opposite direction to the error created in equation 10.2 by assuming the incorrect RQ.

    2008, John R. B. Lighton, Measuring Metabolic Rates: A Manual for Scientists

Origin

From oxy- + joule.

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Chicago

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