Meaning of the word thermal in English
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thermal
US /ˈθɝː.məl/
UK /ˈθɜː.məl/
Adjective
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designed to retain heat
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She wore thermal underwear to stay warm in the cold weather.
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The hikers packed thermal blankets for their trip.
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Noun
an ascending current of warm air, used by gliders and birds to gain height
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The glider caught a strong thermal and soared upwards.
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Birds often circle in thermals to conserve energy.
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