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geothermal

1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for geothermal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Relating to heat that comes from deep inside the earth.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

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geothermic

How to use geothermal

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

geothermal energy geothermal heating geothermal power plant

Etymology

From geo- ("earth") plus thermal ("relating to heat").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “geothermal” mean?

The word “geothermal” means relating to heat that comes from deep inside the earth. In plain terms, describes energy or heat drawn from the natural warmth deep underground.

How do you use “geothermal” in a sentence?

Here is “geothermal” used in a sentence: “Iceland generates much of its electricity from geothermal energy.”

What part of speech is “geothermal”?

“Geothermal” is an adjective.

Where does the word “geothermal” come from?

The word “geothermal” comes from Latin. From geo- ("earth") plus thermal ("relating to heat").

Is “geothermal” a common word?

“Geothermal” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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