thermal
Translation
thermal
Examples
The house has good thermal insulation.
The house has good thermal insulation.
A thermal camera detects heat.
A thermal camera detects heat.
Birds use thermal currents to fly.
Birds use thermal currents to fly.
Grammar Patterns
thermal ((noun)) relating to heat The house has good thermal insulation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: caloric, heat-related
Etymology
From the Greek word 'thermē', meaning 'heat'. The prefix 'thermo-' is used in many words related to heat.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'thermometer', which measures temperature (heat). 'Thermal' comes from the same root 'therm-'.