athermanous
|a-ther-man-ous|
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/əˈθɝmənəs/
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/əˈθɜːmənəs/
not allowing heat through
Etymology
'athermanous' originates from Greek elements, specifically the privative prefix 'a-' and 'thermos' where 'thermos' meant 'hot'.
'athermanous' was formed in scientific and technical English (via Neo-Latin/compound formation) from the Greek roots and entered English usage to describe materials not transmitting heat.
Initially used in technical descriptions of materials' heat behavior, it has retained this specialized meaning of 'not transmitting heat' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not transmitting heat; not readily allowing heat to pass through (thermally insulating).
The athermanous coating protected the equipment from high temperatures.
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Last updated: 2025/11/10 23:22