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geothermal Definition

geo·ther·mal (-thʉr′məl)

adjective

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

Etymology: geo- + thermal

geothermal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • gradient: In some parts of the UK geothermal gradients are in excess of 35° C per kilometer.
  • energy: In the UK, most ground source heat pumps will not be making use of true geothermal energy.
  • pump: The property is heated by a geothermal heat pump which provides underfloor heating, plus solar panel water heating.
  • heating: Special features include underfloor geothermal heating, natural slate roof.
  • reservoir: The heat rising from the magma warms underground pools of water known as geothermal reservoirs.
  • heat: In addition there are relatively smaller energy fluxes from tides and geothermal heat.