Meaning of thermic in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈθərmɪk/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   thermic

   Etymology

   mid 19th century: from Greek thermē‘heat’+ -ic

   Definitions

   1. relating to or associated with heat

   Examples

   • « thermal movements of molecules »
   • « thermal capacity »
   • « thermic energy »
   • « the caloric effect of sunlight »

   Antonyms

   • nonthermal