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microtherm

[ mahy-kruh-thurm ]

noun

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


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Other Words From

  • micro·thermic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of microtherm1

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

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

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

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