Thermo-
1.
a combining form meaning “heat,” “hot,” used in the formation of compound words:
thermoplastic.
combining form
1.
related to, caused by, or measuring heat: thermodynamics, thermophile
thermo- or therm-
pref.
Heat: thermogenesis.
thermo- or therm-
A prefix that means “heat,” as in thermometer.
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[thur-moh-am-mee-ter] /ˌθɜr moʊˈæmˌmi tər/ noun, Electricity. 1. an ammeter that measures amperage by means of a thermocouple.
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[thur-moh-uh-nal-uh-sis] /ˌθɜr moʊ əˈnæl ə sɪs/ noun, plural thermoanalyses [thur-moh-uh-nal-uh-seez] /ˌθɜr moʊ əˈnæl əˌsiz/ (Show IPA) 1. thermal analysis.
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