thermal

Definitions


[ˈθəːml], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to heat
(e.g: thermal conductivity)


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Origin:
mid 18th century (in the sense ‘relating to hot springs’): from French, from Greek thermē ‘heat’


[ˈθəːml], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an upward current of warm air, used by gliders, balloonists, and birds to gain height

- a thermal garment, especially underwear


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Origin:
mid 18th century (in the sense ‘relating to hot springs’): from French, from Greek thermē ‘heat’




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