thermal (adj.)

  1. relating to or associated with heat; thermal movements of molecules; thermal capacity; thermic energy; the caloric effect of sunlight

    [ Syn: thermic , caloric ]

  2. of or relating to a hot spring; thermal water'

    thermal (n.)

  1. rising current of warm air

    thermal (adj.)

  1. caused by or designed to retain heat; a thermal burn; thermal underwear'

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