thermal
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: thermals · thermaling · thermalling · thermaled
Sense 1
Pertaining to heat or temperature.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Providing efficient insulation so as to keep the body warm.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A column of rising air in the lower atmosphere created by uneven heating of a planet's surface.
Một cột không khí tăng lên trong tầng khí quyển thấp được tạo ra bởi sự nung nóng không đều của bề mặt hành tinh
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
FLIR.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “thermal” mean?
Pertaining to heat or temperature.
Is “thermal” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.