adiathermanous
|a-di-a-ther-man-ous|
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/ˌædɪəˈθɜrmənəs/
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/ˌædɪəˈθɜːmənəs/
heat-blocking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adiathermanous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adiathermatos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'diathermatos' meant 'permitting the passage of heat.'
Historical Evolution
'adiathermatos' transformed into the English word 'adiathermanous' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not permitting the passage of heat,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not allowing the passage of radiant heat.
The adiathermanous material was used to insulate the spacecraft.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 22:51