thermo-

American  

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

   thermoplastic.

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thermo- British  

combining form

1. related to, caused by, or measuring heat

   thermodynamics

   thermophile

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thermo– Scientific  

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

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Etymology

Origin of thermo-

< Greek, combining form of thermós hot, thérmē heat

Example Sentences

Thermo Fisher Scientific, which makes instruments for the drug industry, also disclosed tax benefits from Malta.

From The Wall Street Journal

The notional interest deduction saved Thermo Fisher nearly $1.2 billion in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Cincinnati, he is to visit Thermo Fisher Scientific, a life-science and clinical-research company, at 2:30 p.m. and participate in a local TV interview at 3:05 p.m.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nearly three years ago, the family settled with another biotech company, Massachusetts-based Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, for undisclosed terms.

From BBC

Intuit, State Farm, Thermo Fisher, and Uber are among the initial companies utilizing Frontier, with broader availability planned.

From Barron's