thermal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to heat; warm.

• noun

  Heat energy as distinguished from other forms such as electrical or nuclear energy.

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Synonyms

thermal column

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thermal
thermometer , thermalometer , armadillo

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Variants

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thermal , thermally , thermals , thermal pollution , thermal pollutions , thermal printer , thermal printers , British thermal unit , British thermal units , long underwear , long/thermal underwear , thermal underwear

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'therme' meaning heat.

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Trivia

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1. The hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth was in the desert of Death Valley, California, where the temperature reached 134 degrees Fahrenheit (56.7 degrees Celsius) in 1913.

2. The human body generates about 100 watts of thermal energy per hour.

3. Thermal energy is used in power plants to generate electricity from the heat of burning fossil fuels.

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Related Concepts

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1. Thermal energy: The energy that comes from heat. It is the energy that occurs when the temperature of a substance is increased or when energy is transferred from one substance to another due to a temperature difference.

2. Thermal insulation: The use of materials to prevent the transfer of heat between two spaces. It is used to keep warm air in and cold air out, or vice versa.

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Culture

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Thermal has been used extensively in various fields such as engineering, physics, and biology. In literature, it is often used as a metaphor for warmth, comfort, and passion. In art, thermal imaging has been used to create unique visual representations.

How to Memorize "thermal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hot cup of tea or a warm fireplace to help remember the meaning of thermal as related to heat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word thermal with the feeling of warmth to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Thermal means Heat Energy Released And Makes Things Hot' to help remember the definition of thermal.

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