noun Download 🔗Share A column of rising air in the lower atmosphere created by uneven heating of Earth's surface. Examples : "The thermal rose quickly, carrying the kite high above the school playground. " weather physics environment energy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (stone) To create a rough finish on stone by treating it with a high-temperature blow-torch. Examples : "The stonemason thermally treated the rough edges of the stone to prepare it for the building project. " material architecture building technical process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (gliding, often in the present participle) To fly an unpowered aircraft in a (thermal) column of rising air. Examples : "The paraglider thermaled above the valley, hoping to gain altitude for a longer flight. " energy weather sailing sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Pertaining to heat or temperature. Examples : "The thermal blanket kept the baby warm during the cold night. " physics energy science weather Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (fabric) Providing efficient insulation so as to keep the body warm. Examples : "The thermal jacket kept her warm during the cold winter walk to school. " material wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Caused or brought about by heat. Examples : "The thermal blanket kept the baby warm in the cold room. " physics energy science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (stone) Having a rough finish by treatment with a blow-torch. Examples : "The sculptor gave the stone a thermal finish, making it rough and textured. " material architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading