energy-retaining
|en-er-gy-re-tain-ing|
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/ˈɛnərdʒi rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
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/ˈɛnədʒi rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
holding energy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'energy-retaining' originates from the combination of 'energy' and 'retain,' where 'energy' refers to the capacity to do work and 'retain' means to hold or keep.
Historical Evolution
'energy-retaining' evolved from the need to describe materials or systems that can hold energy efficiently.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'holding energy,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to retain or hold energy within a system or material.
The new insulation material is highly energy-retaining, making it ideal for cold climates.
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Last updated: 2025/07/20 04:46