Calefaction

Pronunciation: /kæl.əˈfæk.ʃən/

Definitions of calefaction

noun the process of heating something up; the act of making something warm or hot

Example Sentences

A1 Calefaction is the process of heating something up.

A2 The calefaction of the metal caused it to expand.

B1 Proper calefaction is necessary for cooking food safely.

B2 The calefaction of the room made it uncomfortable to stay inside.

C1 Scientists study the effects of calefaction on different materials.

C2 The calefaction of the Earth's atmosphere is a major concern for environmentalists.

Examples of calefaction in a Sentence

formal The calefaction of the room was quickly adjusted by turning up the thermostat.

informal I can feel the calefaction from the fireplace warming up the living room.

slang Let's crank up the heat and get some serious calefaction going!

figurative The calefaction of their argument reached a boiling point as they exchanged heated words.

Grammatical Forms of calefaction

• past tense: calefacted
• plural: calefactions
• comparative: more calefaction
• superlative: most calefaction
• present tense: calefacting
• future tense: will calefact
• perfect tense: have calefacted
• continuous tense: is calefacting
• singular: calefaction
• positive degree: calefaction
• infinitive: to calefact
• gerund: calefacting
• participle: calefacted

Origin and Evolution of calefaction

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'calefaction' originated from the Latin word 'calefacere', which means to make warm or hot.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of making something warm or hot, the word 'calefaction' has evolved to also refer to the process of heating a substance or the state of being heated.