What is another word for therm?

Pronunciation: [θˈɜːm] (IPA)

Therm is a unit of heat energy commonly used in discussions of thermodynamics. However, there are several other words that can be used interchangeably with the word therm such as calorie, BTU, Joule, kilojoule, megajoule, and kilocalorie. Calorie is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. On the other hand, BTU or British Thermal Unit is used to describe energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. A Joule, Megajoule or Kilojoule is defined as the amount of energy required to perform work. Kilocalorie is equivalent to 1000 calories, and is often used in discussions of nutrition.

What are the hypernyms for Therm?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Therm?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the meronyms for Therm?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Therm

At 9 P. M., therm.
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Thomas Mitchell
The day was hot, therm.
"Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia In Search of a Route from Sydney to the Gulf of Carpentaria (1848) by Lt. Col. Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell Kt. D.C.L. (1792-1855) Surveyor-General of New South Wales"
Thomas Mitchell
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"Himalayan Journals V2."
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