noun🔗ShareThermik, AufwindA column of rising air in the lower atmosphere created by uneven heating of Earth's surface."The thermal rose quickly, carrying the kite high above the school playground. "Die Thermik stieg schnell auf und trug den Drachen hoch über den Schulhof.weatherphysicsenvironmentenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbflammen(stone) To create a rough finish on stone by treating it with a high-temperature blow-torch."The stonemason thermally treated the rough edges of the stone to prepare it for the building project. "Der Steinmetz hat die rauen Kanten des Steins abgeflammt, um ihn für das Bauprojekt vorzubereiten.materialarchitecturebuildingtechnicalprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIn einer Thermik steigen(gliding, often in the present participle) To fly an unpowered aircraft in a (thermal) column of rising air."The paraglider thermaled above the valley, hoping to gain altitude for a longer flight. "Der Gleitschirmflieger stieg über dem Tal in der Thermik auf, in der Hoffnung, für einen längeren Flug an Höhe zu gewinnen.energyweathersailingsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareWärme-Pertaining to heat or temperature."The thermal blanket kept the baby warm during the cold night. "Die Wärmedecke hielt das Baby in der kalten Nacht warm.physicsenergyscienceweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareWärmeisolierend(fabric) Providing efficient insulation so as to keep the body warm."The thermal jacket kept her warm during the cold winter walk to school. "Die Wärmeisolierende Jacke hielt sie während des kalten Winterspaziergangs zur Schule warm.materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareWärmebedingt, thermischCaused or brought about by heat."The thermal blanket kept the baby warm in the cold room. "Die Thermodecke hielt das Baby in dem kalten Raum warm.physicsenergyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharethermisch behandelt(stone) Having a rough finish by treatment with a blow-torch."The sculptor gave the stone a thermal finish, making it rough and textured. "Der Bildhauer verlieh dem Stein eine thermisch behandelte Oberfläche, wodurch er rau und strukturiert wurde.materialarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
