Scoville __: chili pepper heat measurement (4)

I believe the answer is:

unit

(Other definitions for unit that I've seen before include "Specialised group" , "Piece of furniture" , "Small group" , "Mexican maize pancake" , "Standard for measuring" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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