thermal

thermal /ther·mal/ (ther´m'l) pertaining to or characterized by heat.

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ther·mal (thûrml)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, using, producing, or caused by heat.

2. Intended or designed in such a way as to help retain body heat.

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thermal

pertaining to heat.

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thermal death point

the state of heat content, as measured by temperature, at which the life of an organism ceases. Important in a consideration of sterilization procedures for certain organisms, especially those that produce spores.

thermal energy

the energy of heat.

thermal injury

see burn.

thermal processing

the preservation of food by the application of heat either in boiling water, by live steam, in an autoclave or by flame.

thermal sensation

the sense of temperature.

thermal stress

see hyperthermia (1), heat stroke, fever.