non-thermally
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/nɑn-ˈθɜrməli/
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/nɒn-ˈθɜːməli/
(non-thermal)
not involving heat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-thermal' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'thermal' from Greek 'thermos' meaning 'heat'.
Historical Evolution
'Non-thermal' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'thermal' to describe processes or actions not involving heat.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not involving heat', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/15 17:26