thermal
thermal Lexical Profile
thermal Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Relating to, caused by, or conserving heat.
"Engineers installed thick thermal insulation in the walls to reduce winter heating costs."
Relating to or denoting natural springs of warm or hot mineral water.
"The region is famous for its geothermal activity and relaxing thermal baths."
• noun
A knitted garment, especially underwear, specially designed with insulating fabric to keep the wearer warm in cold weather (usually used in the plural).
"Make sure to pack plenty of wool socks and thermals for the winter camping trip."
An upward current of warm air, used by birds, gliders, and hot-air balloons to gain height.
"The hawk spread its broad wings and circled effortlessly on a rising thermal."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-18th century from French thermal, ultimately derived from the Ancient Greek word therme, meaning 'heat' or 'feverish warmth'.