thermal
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- adjective
- /ˈθɜrməl/
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- Both Zunil and Almolonga enjoy the presence of thermal springs that give character to both towns as centers of medicinal waters.
- thermal energy
Examples
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Ischia is popular for its thermal hot springs and volcanic mud treatments.
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The thermal baths are very beautiful.
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We're starting this video off with a nice bright and early sunrise from here at the famous thermal pools.
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Do they have these thermal mud baths?
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Boy, that thermal mud bath is incredible, isn't it?
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Don't worry, enjoy the thermal baths.
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Niagara Falls it ain't, but the cascading thermal springs at Saturnia are a lot of fun.
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The spa offers a relaxing experience with its thermal baths, which are known for their healing properties.
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After a long hike, we enjoyed soaking in the thermal waters, which helped soothe our sore muscles.
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Visitors flock to the area to experience the rejuvenating effects of thermal springs found in nature.
Synonyms
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Heat from inside the Earth used to make power or heat buildings
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Relating to hot water under the earth's surface
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Heat that comes from under the Earth's surface
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A unit of heat equal to the heat needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit
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A harmful rise in river or lake water temperature caused by hot water from factories
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A nuclear power plant that makes electricity by splitting atoms with slow neutrons
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A state where all parts have the same temperature and no heat flows between them
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A limit to how fast planes or spacecraft can go because the air makes them very hot at high speed
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An electronic part that changes how much it reduces electric current when it gets hot or cold
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A system that uses sunlight to make heat for hot water or heating buildings
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Etymology
The word __thermal__ comes from the Greek root therm- meaning 'heat', so a thermal spring or bath is simply a natural source of 'hot' water used for bathing. That's why places called thermal** spas are known for their warm water and health baths.