adiathermal
|a-di-a-ther-mal|
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/ˌæd.i.əˈθɜːr.məl/
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/ˌæd.i.əˈθɜː.məl/
impervious to heat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adiathermal' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adiathermos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'diathermos' meant 'permeable to heat.'
Historical Evolution
'adiathermos' transformed into the English word 'adiathermal' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not permeable to heat,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not allowing the passage of heat; impervious to heat.
The adiathermal material was used to insulate the spacecraft.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 22:21