English adjective: thermal | |||
1. | thermal relating to or associated with heat | ||
Samples | Thermal movements of molecules. Thermal capacity. Thermic energy. The caloric effect of sunlight. | ||
Synonyms | caloric, thermic | ||
Antonyms | nonthermal | ||
2. | thermal of or relating to a hot spring | ||
Samples | Thermal water. | ||
3. | thermal caused by or designed to retain heat | ||
Samples | A thermal burn. Thermal underwear. | ||
Similar | hot | ||
Antonyms | cold | ||
English noun: thermal | |||
1. | thermal (phenomenon) rising current of warm air | ||
Broader (hypernym) | air current, current of air, wind | ||