-thermy

American  

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

   diathermy.

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-thermy British  

combining form

1. indicating heat

   diathermy

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Other Word Forms

• -thermic combining form

Etymology

Origin of -thermy

< New Latin -thermia; -therm, -y ³

Example Sentences

Thermy promotes the use of food thermometers to protect yourself from the dangers of undercooked food.

From Washington Post