noun🔗ShareAscendance thermiqueA 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. "L'ascendance thermique s'est élevée rapidement, emportant le cerf-volant au-dessus de la cour de l'école.weatherphysicsenvironmentenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFlamber(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. "Le tailleur de pierre a flambé les bords rugueux de la pierre pour la préparer au projet de construction.materialarchitecturebuildingtechnicalprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlaner en ascendance thermique(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. "Le parapente planait en ascendance thermique au-dessus de la vallée, espérant gagner de l'altitude pour un vol plus long.energyweathersailingsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareThermique, relatif à la chaleurPertaining to heat or temperature."The thermal blanket kept the baby warm during the cold night. "La couverture thermique a gardé le bébé au chaud pendant la nuit froide.physicsenergyscienceweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareThermique, isolant(fabric) Providing efficient insulation so as to keep the body warm."The thermal jacket kept her warm during the cold winter walk to school. "La veste thermique la gardait au chaud pendant la froide promenade hivernale à l'école.materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareThermique, causé par la chaleurCaused or brought about by heat."The thermal blanket kept the baby warm in the cold room. "La couverture thermique a gardé le bébé au chaud dans la pièce froide.physicsenergyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharethermique(stone) Having a rough finish by treatment with a blow-torch."The sculptor gave the stone a thermal finish, making it rough and textured. "Le sculpteur a donné à la pierre une finition thermique, la rendant rugueuse et texturée.materialarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
