hypothermal
[ hahy-puh-thur-muhl ]
/ ˌhaɪ pəˈθɜr məl /
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adjective
lukewarm; tepid.
characterized by subnormal body temperature.
Geology. (of mineral deposits) formed at great depths and high temperatures.
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British Dictionary definitions for hypothermal
hypothermal
/ (ˌhaɪpəʊˈθɜːməl) /
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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