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thermal
01
(of clothes) designed with special material that keeps the wearer warm
Examples
She wore a thermal jacket and pants to stay warm during the winter hike.
Keeping warm in the winter is important, so I invested in thermal socks and a cozy blanket.
02
related to heat or temperature, including how heat moves, how materials expand with temperature changes, and the energy stored in heat
Examples
As the temperature increased, the metal expanded due to thermal expansion.
The thermal conductivity of copper makes it an excellent material for heat sinks and electrical wiring.
03
relating to a naturally heated water source
Examples
The town is famous for its thermal baths, which attract visitors year-round.
We soaked in a thermal spring nestled in the mountains.
Thermal
01
a rising column of warm air, typically used by birds or gliders to gain altitude
Examples
The eagle circled effortlessly on a thermal, climbing higher without flapping its wings.
Gliders rely on thermals to stay airborne for long periods without engines.
Lexical Tree
hyperthermal
nonthermal
thermally
thermal
therm
