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- Dictionarythermal/ˈθəːml/
adjective
- 1. relating to heat: "thermal conductivity"
noun
- 1. an upward current of warm air, used by gliders, balloonists, and birds to gain height.
- 2. a thermal garment, especially underwear.
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The meaning of THERMAL is of, relating to, or caused by heat. How to use thermal in a sentence. Did you know?
THERMAL definition: 1. connected with heat: 2. (of clothes or coverings) made of a material that is especially…. Learn more.
Noun. A usually columnar mass of warm air that rises in the lower atmosphere because it is less dense than the air around it. Thermals form because the ground surface is heated unevenly by the Sun. The air usually rises until it is in equilibrium with the air surrounding it. Discover More. Derived Forms. ˈthermally, adverb. Discover More.
Thermal means relating to or caused by heat or by changes in temperature. ...thermal power stations. ...financial assistance with repair, thermal insulation and improvements to homes through Government grants.
The Greek word therme, meaning “heat,” is the origin of the adjective thermal. Something that is thermal is hot, retains heat, or has a warming effect. If your sweatshirt has a thermal lining, its texture might remind you of a waffle-that's what traps your body heat.
adj. 1. Also, thermic. of, pertaining to, or caused by heat or temperature: thermal energy. 2. of, pertaining to, or of the nature of hot or warm springs: thermal waters. 3. designed to aid in or promote the retention of body heat: a thermal blanket; thermal underwear.
Definition of thermal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
THERMAL definition: 1. relating to heat: 2. Thermal clothes are made to keep you warm: . Learn more.
Thermal definition: of, relating to, or caused by heat or temperature. See examples of THERMAL used in a sentence.
of, pertaining to, or caused by heat or temperature: thermal capacity. of, pertaining to, or of the nature of thermae: thermal waters. Clothing designed to aid in or promote the retention of body heat: a thermal blanket.
