post-rewarming
|post-re-warm-ing|
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/poʊst-rɪˈwɔrmɪŋ/
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/pəʊst-rɪˈwɔːmɪŋ/
(rewarm)
after rewarming
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-rewarming' originates from the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and the verb 'rewarm' meaning 'to warm again'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'rewarm' evolved from the Middle English 'rewarmen', which combined 're-' meaning 'again' and 'warm'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rewarm' meant 'to warm again', and 'post-rewarming' specifically refers to the period after this process.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the period or condition following the process of rewarming, especially in medical or scientific contexts.
The patient was monitored closely during the post-rewarming phase.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 00:59