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Thermal vs Thermae - What's the difference?

thermal | thermae |

As nouns the difference between thermal and thermae

is that thermal is (meteorology) a column of rising air in the lower atmosphere created by uneven heating of earth's surface while thermae is springs or baths of warm or hot water.

As an adjective thermal

is pertaining to heat or temperature.

thermal

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (meteorology) A column of rising air in the lower atmosphere created by uneven heating of Earth's surface.
  • Synonyms

    * thermal column

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Pertaining to heat or temperature.
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  • (fabric) Providing efficient insulation so as to keep the body warm.
  • Caused, brought about by heat.
  • Derived terms

    * thermally

    thermae

    English

    Noun

    (en-plural noun)
  • springs or baths of warm or hot water
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