Word
thermally
Phoneticsther·mal·ly
UK/θˈɜːməli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way connected to heat or temperature. You use it to describe how something handles warmth, cold, or insulation.
adv. relating to heat or temperature, especially concerning conduction, insulation, or response to heating.
Examples
“This jacket keeps you thermally warm in winter.”
“The new windows insulate the house thermally, so heating bills stay low all winter.”
“The ceramic tiles shield the spacecraft thermally during re-entry, dispersing extreme heat before it reaches the hull.”
Examples
simple
“This jacket keeps you thermally warm in winter.”
contextual
“The new windows insulate the house thermally, so heating bills stay low all winter.”
complex
“The ceramic tiles shield the spacecraft thermally during re-entry, dispersing extreme heat before it reaches the hull.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “thermally” in context.
Verb
01. activate thermally
“The chemical reaction is activated thermally once the oven reaches 200 degrees.”
verb + adv
02. process thermally
“The waste must be processed thermally to eliminate hazardous pathogens.”
verb + adv
03. thermally decompose
“Certain compounds thermally decompose when they are subjected to high pressure.”
adv + verb
04. thermally expand
“The metal bridge will thermally expand during the peak of the summer heat.”
adv + verb
Adjective
05. thermally conductive
“Copper is highly thermally conductive, making it ideal for heat sinks.”
adv + adj
06. thermally efficient
“The new housing development uses thermally efficient materials to reduce energy costs.”
adv + adj
07. thermally insulated
“The flask is thermally insulated to keep liquids hot for up to twelve hours.”
adv + adj
08. thermally stable
“The polymer remains thermally stable even when exposed to extreme industrial heat.”
adv + adj
Noun
09. thermally induced stress
“Engineers must account for thermally induced stress in the aircraft's turbine blades.”
adv + adj + noun
10. highly thermally conductive material
“The processor is coated with a highly thermally conductive material to prevent overheating.”
11. thermally broken window frame
“Installing a thermally broken window frame prevents heat transfer between the interior and exterior.”
Usage
Typically placed before the adjective or past participle it modifies, as in 'thermally stable'.
Real-World Examples
“These uses would build on the device's demonstrated ability to redirect external heat while keeping the protected region thermally stable.” “These make it possible to predict precisely how the ions will be distributed as the crystals are thermally converted into the final material.” Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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