Adiathermancy

Pronunciation: /ˌædiəˈθɜrmənsi/

Definitions of adiathermancy

noun the quality of being impervious to radiant energy, especially to heat

Example Sentences

A1 Adiathermancy is the property of not allowing heat to pass through.

A2 The concept of adiathermancy is important in understanding how materials insulate against heat.

B1 Scientists study adiathermancy to develop better thermal insulation materials.

B2 The adiathermancy of certain metals makes them ideal for use in high-temperature environments.

C1 The adiathermancy of the building materials played a key role in maintaining a stable temperature inside the house.

C2 Understanding the principles of adiathermancy is crucial for designing energy-efficient buildings.

Examples of adiathermancy in a Sentence

formal The adiathermancy of the material allows it to resist high temperatures.

informal This fabric's adiathermancy keeps me warm without feeling bulky.

slang I love how this jacket's adiathermancy keeps me toasty on cold days.

figurative Her emotional adiathermancy shielded her from the harsh words of others.

Grammatical Forms of adiathermancy

• past tense: adiathermanced
• plural: adiathermancies
• comparative: more adiathermantic
• superlative: most adiathermantic
• present tense: adiathermances
• future tense: will adiathermance
• perfect tense: has adiathermanced
• continuous tense: is adiathermancing
• singular: adiathermancy
• positive degree: adiathermantic
• infinitive: to adiathermance
• gerund: adiathermancing
• participle: adiathermancing

Origin and Evolution of adiathermancy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'adiathermancy' originated from the Greek words 'a' meaning not, 'dia' meaning through, and 'thermē' meaning heat, to form the concept of non-conductivity of heat.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of physics to describe materials that do not conduct heat, the term 'adiathermancy' has evolved to also refer to the property of being impervious to heat or unaffected by changes in temperature.