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indicated horsepower

American

noun

the horsepower of a reciprocating engine as shown by an indicator record. ihp, IHP

indicated horsepower British

noun

the power output of a piston engine calculated from the mean effective pressure in the cylinder as derived from an indicator diagram and the speed of the engine in revolutions per minute

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Etymology

Origin of indicated horsepower

First recorded in 1870–75

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From The Verge • Jun. 1, 2022

With ARKit already available, Apple is setting the groundwork for a robust augmented reality app ecosystem long before its dedicated hardware even lands.

From Slate • Nov. 8, 2017

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From Forbes • Sep. 30, 2014

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From The Guardian • Feb. 22, 2013

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From BusinessWeek • Feb. 15, 2011

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