thermal energy in French
thermal energy in French is énérgie thermique — thermal energy means the energy a substance has because of the random motion of the particles inside it, which is what makes it feel hot or cold.
thermal energy in French
énérgie thermique
(engineering) A form of energy; sensible energy; heat
What does "thermal energy" mean?
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noun The energy a substance has because of the random motion of the particles inside it, which is what makes it feel hot or cold.
"As the water is heated, its thermal energy increases and the molecules move faster."
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noun Loosely, heat regarded as a usable resource, especially in engineering and energy generation.
"The plant captures waste thermal energy from the smelter and feeds it into the district heating network."
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thermal energy in a sentence
- As the water is heated, its thermal energy increases and the molecules move faster.
- Thermal energy from the reactor turns water into steam that drives the turbines.
- The plant captures waste thermal energy from the smelter and feeds it into the district heating network.
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What is "thermal energy" in French?
"thermal energy" in French is énérgie thermique. thermal energy means: The energy a substance has because of the random motion of the particles inside it, which is what makes it feel hot or cold.
How do you use "thermal energy" in a sentence?
Example: "As the water is heated, its thermal energy increases and the molecules move faster." In French, "thermal energy" is énérgie thermique.
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