thermal

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BrE /ˈθɜːməl/ AmE /ˈθɜːrməl/

adjective en → es

1 TEMPERATURE [attributive / predicative] B1

relating to heat or temperature

térmico, de temperatura

  • thermal insulation

Collocations thermal blanket · thermal underwear

  • The house has excellent thermal insulation.

    La casa tiene una excelente aislación térmica.

2 ENERGY [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to heat energy or the transfer of heat from one place to another

térmico, de calor

  • thermal power station

Collocations thermal energy · thermal conductivity

  • The thermal power station supplies electricity to the city.

    La central térmica suministra electricidad a la ciudad.

1 CLOTHING [attributive / predicative] B1

designed for keeping warm in cold weather

de abrigo, para mantener el calor

  • thermal clothing

Collocations thermal socks · thermal gloves

  • She wore thermal leggings to stay warm.

    Ella llevó leggins térmicos para mantenerse caliente.

2 DRINK [countable] B1

a hot drink, especially one made with water that has been boiled and then cooled slightly

bebida caliente, té

  • drink a thermal

Collocations thermal drink · hot thermal

  • He likes to have a thermal before bed.

    Le gusta tomar un té caliente antes de acostarse.

1 ELECTRONICS [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to the movement of heat in electronic devices, especially how it affects their performance and efficiency

térmico en electrónica

  • thermal management

Collocations thermal resistance · thermal design

  • The thermal management system ensures the computer runs efficiently.

    El sistema de gestión térmica garantiza que el ordenador funcione eficientemente.

2 SCIENCE [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to the study of heat and temperature in scientific contexts

térmico en ciencias

  • thermal science

Collocations thermal physics · thermodynamics

  • The thermal sciences department conducts research on heat transfer.

    El departamento de ciencias térmicas realiza investigaciones sobre el traslado del calor.

1 HEALTH [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to the body's temperature and its regulation

térmico en salud, de temperatura corporal

  • thermal health

Collocations thermal balance · body temperature

  • Maintaining thermal balance is crucial for good health.

    Mantener el equilibrio térmico es crucial para una buena salud.

2 ENVIRONMENT [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to the thermal conditions of an environment, such as temperature and humidity

térmico en el entorno

  • thermal environment

Collocations thermal comfort · thermal stress

  • The thermal environment in the office needs improvement.

    El entorno térmico en la oficina necesita mejorar.