Hydrothermal

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Pronunciation: /haɪˈdroʊˈθɜrˌməl/

Definitions of hydrothermal

adjective relating to or produced by the action of heated water, especially when it is underground

Example Sentences

A1 The hydrothermal vent was very hot.

A2 Scientists study hydrothermal vents to learn about deep-sea ecosystems.

B1 The hydrothermal activity in the area contributes to the unique biodiversity of the region.

B2 The hydrothermal fluid contains minerals that are important for geological research.

C1 Researchers are conducting experiments to better understand the processes of hydrothermal circulation.

C2 The complex interactions between hydrothermal systems and marine life require interdisciplinary studies.

Examples of hydrothermal in a Sentence

formal The hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor release hot, mineral-rich water into the surrounding environment.

informal Scientists are studying the hydrothermal activity in the area to understand its impact on marine life.

slang I heard there's some crazy hydrothermal stuff going on down there, like underwater geysers or something.

figurative The team's collaboration was like a hydrothermal process, constantly generating new ideas and innovations.

Grammatical Forms of hydrothermal

past tense

hydrothermaled

plural

hydrothermals

comparative

more hydrothermal

superlative

most hydrothermal

present tense

hydrothermal

future tense

will be hydrothermal

perfect tense

has been hydrothermal

continuous tense

is being hydrothermal

singular

hydrothermal

positive degree

hydrothermal

infinitive

to hydrothermal

gerund

hydrothermaling

participle

hydrothermalized

Origin and Evolution of hydrothermal

First Known Use: 1805 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'hydrothermal' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'hydro' meaning water and 'thermos' meaning heat.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe geological processes involving hot water, the term 'hydrothermal' has evolved to also encompass various scientific fields related to the interaction of water and heat, such as hydrothermal vents in the ocean floor and hydrothermal power generation.