hypothermal

[hahy-puh-thur-muh l]

adjective

lukewarm; tepid.

characterized by subnormal body temperature.

Geology. (of mineral deposits) formed at great depths and high temperatures.

Origin of hypothermal

First recorded in 1895–1900; hypo- + thermal

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British Dictionary definitions for hypothermal

hypothermal

adjective

Also: hypothermic of, relating to, or characterized by hypothermia

(of rocks and minerals) formed at great depth under conditions of high temperature

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