| THERMALISE | • thermalise v. Alternative spelling of thermalize. • THERMALISE v. to reduce the kinetic energy and speed of fast neutrons in a reactor, also THERMALIZE. |
| THERMALIZE | • thermalize v. (Physics) to lower the speed and kinetic energy of fast neutrons in a nuclear reactor by use of a moderator… • THERMALIZE v. to reduce the kinetic energy and speed of fast neutrons in a reactor, also THERMALISE. |
| THERMETTES | • thermettes n. Plural of thermette. • THERMETTE n. (tradename) a device, used outdoors, for boiling water rapidly. |
| THERMIDORS | • Thermidors prop.n. Plural of Thermidor. • Thermidors n. Plural of Thermidor. • THERMIDOR n. a method of preparing lobsters, the flesh being mixed with a cream sauce seasoned with mustard, and served in the shell. |
| THERMIONIC | • thermionic adj. Concerning the emission of electrons from a heated electrode. • THERMIONIC adj. relating to a thermion. |
| THERMISTOR | • thermistor n. (Electronics) A resistor whose resistance varies rapidly and predictably with temperature and as a result… • THERMISTOR n. a semiconductor, a mixture of certain oxides with finely divided copper in which the resistance is very sensitive to changes of temperature. |
| THERMOFORM | • thermoform v. To use a method of shaping, especially for thermoplastics, while hot. • THERMOFORM v. to give a final shape to plastics by heat and pressure. |
| THERMOGRAM | • thermogram n. The graphical record produced during thermography; a temperature map of the surface of a body. • THERMOGRAM n. a thermograph record of temperature. |
| THERMOLOGY | • thermology n. The scientific study of heat. • thermology n. Imaging of the body by means of infrared radiation. • THERMOLOGY n. the study of heat. |
| THERMOPHIL | • THERMOPHIL adj. requiring, or thriving best in, high temperatures. • THERMOPHIL n. a bacteria, plant etc. requiring or thriving in high temperatures, also THERMOPHILE, THERMOPHILIC, THERMOPHILOUS. |
| THERMOPILE | • thermopile n. (Electronics) An electronic device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy. Usually constructed… • THERMOPILE n. an instrument measuring minute changes in temperature. |
| THERMOSETS | • thermosets n. Plural of thermoset. • THERMOSET v. of resin or plastic, to set permanently after melting and moulding. |
| THERMOSTAT | • thermostat n. A device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system… • thermostat n. (Physics) An algorithm used to maintain a simulated system at a set temperature by absorbing or releasing heat. • THERMOSTAT v. to provide with or control the temperature of by a thermostat, a device for keeping temperature stead. |
| THERMOTICS | • thermotics n. (Archaic) The branch of physics that deals with the science of heat. • thermotics n. (Archaic) thermodynamics. • THERMOTICS n. the science of heat. |