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 makes the picks and shovels of the healthcare industry.

From Barron's

Biopharma research and discovery spending is a secular growth driver, and we expect Thermo Fisher will be a primary beneficiary.

From Barron's

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s TMO 2.04%increase; green up pointing triangle number-two executive, Michel Lagarde, is leaving the life-sciences giant to pursue another opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Thermo Fisher on Monday said Lagarde, who has been executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Waltham, Mass., company since 2021, will depart at the end of March.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lagarde joined Thermo Fisher as part of its $5.2 billion acquisition of Patheon in 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal