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

thermal
pertaining to heat.

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

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