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Phrases 83
- thermal energyThe internal energy of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium due to its temperature
- thermal conductivityA measure of the ability of a material to conduct heat, often denoted k, λ, or κ.
- thermal cameraA camera that is sensitive to infrared radiation (heat) instead of visible light as with an ordinary camera.
- Thermal transfer
- thermal radiationThe electromagnetic radiation emitted from a body as a consequence of its temperature; increasing the temperature of the body increases the amount of radiation produced, and shifts it to shorter wavelengths (higher frequencies) in a manner …
- Thermal Expansion
- thermal paperPaper treated so as to change color on exposure to heat, as used in thermal printers.
- thermal printerA printer that operates by applying heat to selected areas of specially treated paper.
- thermal breakA thermal insulator placed between two thermal conductors to reduce the flow of heat; often used in aluminum doors and windows.
- thermal greaseA viscous fluid substance, originally with properties akin to grease, which increases the thermal conductivity of a thermal interface by filling microscopic air-gaps present due to the imperfectly flat and smooth surfaces of the components.
- thermal analysisAny of several analytical techniques that monitor the chemical and physical changes that occur as a material is heated.
- thermal comfortA subjective measurement of one's satisfaction with the thermal ambient.
- thermal contactA state in which two or more systems can exchange thermal energy.
- thermal imagingSynonym of thermography: Any of several techniques for the remote measurement of the temperature variations of a body, especially by creating images produced by infrared radiation.
- thermal gelThermal grease.
- thermal sensationThe subjective feeling of temperature in one's body, differing from the actual temperature.
- solar thermal collectorA panel that is used to collect heat from solar radiation, typically in order to produce domestic hot water
- thermal neutronA relatively slow-moving neutron whose energy is governed by the temperature of its environment.
- thermal massSynonym of heat capacity: The capability of a system to absorb heat energy; the amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of a system by one temperature unit without any change of phase.
- thermal noiseSynonym of Johnson-Nyquist noise: The electronic noise generated by the thermal agitation of the charge carriers (usually the electrons) inside an electrical conductor at equilibrium, which happens regardless of any applied voltage.
- thermal springA hot spring.
- thermal springsplural of thermal spring: A hot spring.
- thermal unitShort for British thermal unit.
- thermal lanceA tool that burns iron in an oxygen-rich environment to create very high temperatures for cutting.
- thermal coalthe type of coal used in coal-fired electrical power plants
Compound words 70
- isothermalOf or pertaining to a process that takes place at constant temperature
- thermistorA resistor whose resistance varies rapidly and predictably with temperature and as a result can be used to measure temperature.
- aerothermalRelating to the heating of surfaces due to their contact with the flow of air or other gases
- petrothermalPertaining to geothermal systems involving solid rock with insufficient permeability for fluids.
- hypothermalInvolving extremely low temperatures.
- nanothermalPertaining to temperature or energy differences within an area on the scale of nanometers.
- thermalgravimetricthermogravimetric
- anothermalHaving a decreasing temperature with increasing water depth.
- autothermalThat is heated by the combustion of its own products
- biothermalOf or pertaining to heat generated by biological processes.