thermal spring

American  

noun

1. a spring whose temperature is higher than the mean temperature of groundwater in the area.

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Etymology

Origin of thermal spring

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Scientifically, a thermal spring comes from geothermally heated groundwater rising from the Earth’s crust.

From Literature

Those with high TDS - such as Vichy mineral water from thermal springs in France and Catalan - have robust mineral content that may include calcium, magnesium, potassium or sodium, among others.

From Washington Times

Those with high TDS - such as Vichy mineral water from thermal springs in France and Catalan - have robust mineral content that may include calcium, magnesium, potassium or sodium, among others.

From Washington Times

Those with high TDS — such as Vichy mineral water from thermal springs in France and Catalan — have robust mineral content that may include calcium, magnesium, potassium or sodium, among others.

From Seattle Times

The thermal springs are still used today for their therapeutic properties, both in the public baths near the archaeological site and at a private resort.

From New York Times