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microtherm

American  
[mahy-kruh-thurm] / ˈmaɪ krəˌθɜrm /

noun

  1. a plant requiring a minimum of heat for growth.

Other Word Forms

  • microthermic adjective

Etymology

Origin of microtherm

First recorded in 1870–75; micro- + -therm

Example Sentences

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Among its other products: � The Microtherm, a machine which uses radar waves to apply heat to sprains, sore muscles, infected sinuses, etc.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last week's conference heard that the Raytheon Microtherm has advantages over ordinary diathermy.

From Time Magazine Archive

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