geothermal

Geothermal describes something related to the earth's internal heat. (adjective)

A heating system that harnesses the heat energy produced by the earth underground is an example of ageothermal heating system.

See geothermal in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having to do with the heat of the earth's interior

sometimes geothermic

See geothermal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(jēˌō-thûrˈməl) also ge·o·ther·mic (-mĭk)

adjective

Of or relating to the internal heat of the earth.

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