thermal
Pronunciation: [ˈθɜrməl]
Word
Context: "science"
(adjective) relating to heat or temperature. When something is thermal, it deals with how hot or cold something is, like how your body is warm or how a cup of hot chocolate feels.
Example
The thermal blanket kept me warm on the chilly night.
Example
The thermal energy was not enough to keep the ice cream from melting.
Example
What thermal changes do you notice when you heat water on the stove?
Context: "science"
(noun) a type of energy that comes from heat. Thermal energy is what makes things warm, like when you touch the sun-warmed sidewalk.
Example
The solar panels converted sunlight into thermal energy for heating.
Example
There wasn’t much thermal energy in the cold room all day.
Example
How can we measure thermal energy in different objects?
Context: "clothing"
(adjective) describing clothing that is designed to keep you warm. A thermal shirt helps keep your body heat from escaping, so you feel cozy.
Example
He wore a thermal shirt under his jacket to stay warm.
Example
She didn't wear any thermal layers, so she felt cold during the hike.
Example
Do you have any thermal clothes for the winter?
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