R-value

[ahr-val-yoo]

R-val·ue

[ahr-val-yoo]
noun
a measure of the resistance of an insulating or building material to heat flow, expressed as R-11, R-20, and so on; the higher the number, the greater the resistance to heat flow.
Compare U-value.


Origin:
1945–50; R, symbol for resistance
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