diathermanous
|di-a-ther-ma-nous|
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/ˌdaɪəˈθɜːrmənəs/
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/ˌdaɪəˈθɜːmənəs/
heat-permeable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'diathermanous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'diathermanein,' where 'dia-' meant 'through' and 'thermanein' meant 'to heat.'
Historical Evolution
'diathermanein' transformed into the modern English word 'diathermanous' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to allow heat to pass through,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
allowing the passage of heat or thermal radiation.
The diathermanous properties of the material make it ideal for thermal insulation.
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Last updated: 2025/05/15 10:55