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thermographic

thermographic

1 8.1
Images or scans that show heat patterns using a special camera
  • adjective
  • /ˌθɜrməˈɡræfɪk/
  • Specialized
: termográfico
  • Thermographic techniques are also frequently used in research studies to track changes in blood flow over periods of months to years (7-9).
  • thermographic image

Examples

  • A detailed thermographic analysis showed the temperature variations across the surface of the equipment.

  • The thermographic image changes as the detector is removed.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The pillow has a transparent window, allowing this thermographic image to be observed and photographed.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The recent application of modern thermographic methodology to detect near-surface blood flow patterns is simply a refinement of older techniques for assessing surface temperature.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The technician presented a thermographic image that revealed heat loss in the building.

  • During the investigation, a thermographic scan identified areas of moisture behind the walls.

Synonyms

thermal
vsthermographic
131 4.4

Relating to heat or made to keep heat in

focuses specifically on recording or imaging heat patterns with special equipment

Surface Forms

thermographic positive

Morphology

thermographic = thermography (transparent) = thermo + graph + ic

The adjective is a regular formation from the noun 'thermography' by adding '-ic'.

Etymology

Thermographic comes from the parts thermo- ('heat') and -graph ('to write' or 'record'). So a thermographic image is like a 'heat picture', similar to a photograph but showing warmth and hot spots instead of light.