Friedman unit
n.— «Apparently Tom Friedman is saying alternative energy development is about one or two Friedman unit’s (F.U.”s) away. Check back in December!» —“I’m currently watching a tape of last night’s Daily Show” by Attaturk Rising Hegemon June 13, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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