thermal

[/ˈθɜːrməl/]
adjective
térmico
1. relating to or produced by heat
The thermal energy from the sun powers solar panels.
A energia térmica do sol alimenta os painéis solares.
2. designed to provide warmth or insulation
She wore thermal underwear to stay warm during winter.
Ela usava roupa térmica para se manter aquecida durante o inverno.
3. relating to hot springs or geothermal features
The thermal springs in Iceland are popular tourist attractions.
As fontes termais na Islândia são atrações turísticas populares.
4. relating to or using infrared radiation (thermal imaging)
Firefighters use thermal cameras to locate people in smoke.
Os bombeiros usam câmeras térmicas para localizar pessoas na fumaça.
The word 'thermal' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in discussions of energy (thermal power plants are 'usinas termoelétricas' in Brazil), winter clothing (thermal wear is very popular in cold regions), and tourism (thermal spas and hot springs are significant tourist destinations). In Portugal, 'termas' refers specifically to thermal bath establishments, which are culturally significant spa destinations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
heat-relatedthermometriccaloriccalorific
Antonyms / Antônimos
coldfreezinghypothermic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
térmico
standard usage for heat-related contexts
General Brazilian
roupa térmica
common term for thermal clothing/underwear
Portugal
térmico
same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
termas
used specifically for thermal spas

Related Words

thermometerthermodynamicsgeothermalhypothermiathermographytemperature

Related Idioms & Phrases

thermal imaging
thermal energy
thermal underwear
thermal spring
thermal pollution
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