adjective

thermal

thermal

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.

thermal ((noun)) relating to heat The house has good thermal insulation.

Synonyms: caloric, heat-related

From the Greek word 'thermē', meaning 'heat'. The prefix 'thermo-' is used in many words related to heat.

Think of a 'thermometer', which measures temperature (heat). 'Thermal' comes from the same root 'therm-'.

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