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a combining form meaning “heat,” “heat generation,” used in the formation of compound words: diathermy.

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Origin of -thermy

<New Latin -thermia;see -therm, -y³

Words nearby -thermy

thermotaxis, thermotensile, thermotherapy, thermotolerant, thermotropism, -thermy, The road to hell is paved with good intentions, theroid, Theron, the ropes, therophyte

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British Dictionary definitions for -thermy

-thermy

n combining form

indicating heatdiathermy

Derived forms of -thermy

-thermic or -thermal, adj combining form

Word Origin for -thermy

from New Latin -thermia, from Greek thermē

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