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Thermals: meaning, definitions and examples

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thermals

 

[ หˆฮธษœหrmษ™lz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing

Thermals are a type of clothing designed to retain body heat. They are often made from materials that provide insulation and wick moisture away, making them ideal for cold weather activities.

Synonyms

long johns, thermal underwear, thermal wear

Examples of usage

  • I wore my thermals under my ski suit.
  • Thermals are essential for winter hiking.
  • He invested in a pair of thermal underwear for the trip.
Context #2 | Noun

meteorology

In meteorology, thermals refer to rising columns of warm air that occur in a convective process. These thermals are important for glider pilots and birds, as they provide lift necessary for flight.

Synonyms

thermal currents, updrafts

Examples of usage

  • The pilot used the thermals to gain altitude.
  • Birds can often be seen soaring on thermals.
  • Gliders can stay aloft for hours by riding the thermals.

Translations

Translations of the word "thermals" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น termais

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเคฐเฅเคฎเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Thermiken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ thermals

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ะผะฐะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ termalne

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒผใƒžใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thermales

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฉrmicas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท termaller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด๊ธฐ๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑุงุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ termรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ termรกlne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒญๆฐ”ๆต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ termalne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hitastromar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะผะฐะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒ แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ termal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tรฉrmicas

Word origin

The term 'thermal' originates from the Greek word 'thermos', which means 'hot' or 'warm'. It came into English usage in the early 18th century, originally used to describe the properties of heat. Over time, it evolved to encompass a variety of contexts, including clothing designed to trap heat and natural phenomena involving rising warm air. In the early 20th century, the concept of thermal insulation began to gain traction, leading to the development of specialized fabrics and garments that enhance warmth. Thus, 'thermals' came to refer specifically to both the clothing layers we wear in cold weather and to meteorological phenomena vital to aviation and ecology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,937, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.