thermoneutrality
- noun
- /ˌθɜrməˈnjuːtrəlɪti/
- Specialized
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termoneutralidad
- In a controlled environment, the animals thrived, remaining in a state of thermoneutrality without expending extra energy for heating or cooling.
- zone of thermoneutrality
Examples
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Raising livestock within the zone of thermoneutrality produces the best result because lower temperatures may increase consumption of feeds, whereas higher temperatures will diminish the production performance of animals (Han, 1998).
Academic text (2015) -
The range of such optimal temperatures is regarded as the zone of thermoneutrality or the thermal neutral zone.
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Therefore, heat stress is a serious problem for animal production and reproduction. Heat stress response refers to the overall nonspecific physiological defense of animals in response to heat when the environmental temperature exceeds the upper limit of the comfort zone within the zone of thermoneutrality (Liu and Peng, 2001).
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Farmers aim to keep their livestock within the thermoneutrality range to optimize growth and reduce energy costs.
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Understanding thermoneutrality is crucial for developing effective strategies to maintain animal welfare in varying climates.
Antonyms
How Exothermic
Surface Forms
Morphology
thermoneutrality = thermoneutral (semi-transparent) = thermo + neutral + ity
The noun is a regular suffixation of the specialized adjective 'thermoneutral', but the exact scientific meaning is not fully predictable for an average learner.
Etymology
Thermoneutrality starts with thermo- meaning 'heat', as in thermometer, and the neutral part meaning 'balanced'. So, thermoneutrality is the state when an animal's heat is balanced and it does not need extra energy to keep its body temperature steady.