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thermo-

  1. a combining form meaning “heat,” “hot,” used in the formation of compound words:

    thermoplastic.

thermo-

combining_form

  1. related to, caused by, or measuring heat

    thermophile

    thermodynamics

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thermo–

  1. A prefix that means “heat,” as in thermometer.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of thermo-1

< Greek, combining form of thermós hot, thérmē heat
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Word History and Origins

Origin of thermo-1

from Greek thermos hot, thermē heat

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