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(satellite adjective) caused by or designed to retain heat; "thermal springs"; "a thermal burn"; "thermal underwear" |
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| 2. |
(adjective) relating to or associated with heat; "thermal movements of molecules"; "thermal capacity"; "thermic energy"; "the caloric effect of sunlight" |
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Synonyms: caloric, thermic |
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Antonyms: nonthermal |
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| 3. |
(noun) rising current of warm air |
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Related Words: air current, draft, draught |
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