thermo-

1. a combining form meaning “heat,” “hot,” used in the formation of compound words.

   thermoplastic.

thermo-

combining form

1. related to, caused by, or measuring heat

   thermodynamics

   thermophile

thermo–

1. A prefix that means “heat,” as in thermometer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of thermo-¹

< Greek, combining form of thermós hot, thérmē heat

Word History and Origins

Origin of thermo-¹

from Greek thermos hot, thermē heat

Example Sentences

Thermo Fisher Scientific TMO -1.09%decrease; red down pointing triangle agreed to acquire endpoint data solutions provider Clario Holdings from a shareholder group for $8.88 billion in cash.

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Thermo Fisher said Clario’s platform is complementary to its own clinical research offerings, and expands its digital and data capabilities.

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The addition also strengthens Thermo Fisher’s use of artificial intelligence in clinical research and data analysis.

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Thermo Fisher expects the synergies of the combination to offer a double-digit internal rate of return, and said that it should be immediately accretive to adjusted operating margin.

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As well as the $8.88 billion cash consideration, Thermo Fisher has agreed to pay $125 million in January 2027, and then up to $400 million of earn-out payments based on the performance of the business in 2026 and 2027.

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