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ther·mic

 (thûr′mĭk)
adj.
Thermal.
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ther•mal

(ˈθɜr məl)

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.
n.
4. a rising air current caused by heating from the underlying surface.
5. thermals, clothing, esp. underwear, designed to help retain body heat.
[1750–60]
ther′mal•ly, adv.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.thermic - relating to or associated with heat; "thermal movements of molecules"; "thermal capacity"; "thermic energy"; "the caloric effect of sunlight"
caloric, thermal
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Translations

thermic

[ˈθɜːmɪk] ADJ → térmico
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thermic

adj → thermisch
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ther·mal

, thermic
a. termal, térmico-a, rel. al calor o producido por éste.
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