Thermal

Synonyms of thermal

• warm
• hot
• heat-related

Antonyms of thermal

• cold
• cool
• chilly

Collocations of thermal

thermal energy

Frequency: 80 %

The house is heated using thermal energy from the sun.

thermal insulation

Frequency: 70 %

Proper thermal insulation can help reduce energy costs in buildings.

thermal conductivity

Frequency: 65 %

Metals have high thermal conductivity, allowing heat to transfer quickly through them.

thermal imaging

Frequency: 60 %

Firefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate people in burning buildings.

thermal expansion

Frequency: 50 %

Materials expand when heated, a phenomenon known as thermal expansion.

Idiomatic Expressions for thermal

• Phrase: thermal expansion
  Meaning: the tendency of matter to change in shape, area, and volume in response to a change in temperature
  Usage: Engineers must account for thermal expansion when designing bridges to prevent structural damage.