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Thermometrically
adv.
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In a thermometrical manner; by means of a thermometer.
Thermometrograph
n.
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An instrument for recording graphically the variations of temperature, or the indications of a thermometer.
Thermometry
n.
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The estimation of temperature by the use of a thermometric apparatus.
Thermomultiplier
n.
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Same as Thermopile.
Thermopile
n.
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An instrument of extreme sensibility, used to determine slight differences and degrees of heat. It is composed of alternate bars of antimony and bismuth, or any two metals having different capacities for the conduction of heat, connected with an astatic galvanometer, which is very sensibly affected by the electric current induced in the system of bars when exposed even to the feeblest degrees of heat.
Thermoscope
n.
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An instrument for indicating changes of temperature without indicating the degree of heat by which it is affected; especially, an instrument contrived by Count Rumford which, as modified by Professor Leslie, was afterward called the differential thermometer.
Thermoscopic
a.
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Of or pertaining to the thermoscope; made by means of the thermoscope; as, thermoscopic observations.
Thermostat
n.
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A self-acting apparatus for regulating temperature by the unequal expansion of different metals, liquids, or gases by heat, as in opening or closing the damper of a stove, or the like, as the heat becomes greater or less than is desired.
Thermostatic
a.
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Of or pertaining to the thermostat; made or effected by means of the thermostat.
Thermosystaltic
a.
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Influenced in its contraction by heat or cold; -- said of a muscle.
Thermotaxic
a.
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Pertaining to, or connected with, the regulation of temperature in the animal body; as, the thermotaxic nervous system.
Thermotension
n.
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A process of increasing the strength of wrought iron by heating it to a determinate temperature, and giving to it, while in that state, a mechanical strain or tension in the direction in which the strength is afterward to be exerted.
Thermotic
a.
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Alt. of Thermotical
Thermotical
a.
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Of or pertaining to heat; produced by heat; as, thermotical phenomena.
Thermotics
n.
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The science of heat.
Thermotropic
a.
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Manifesting thermotropism.
Thermotropism
n.
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The phenomenon of turning towards a source of warmth, seen in the growing parts of some plants.
Thermotype
n.
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A picture (as of a slice of wood) obtained by first wetting the object slightly with hydrochloric or dilute sulphuric acid, then taking an impression with a press, and next strongly heating this impression.
Thermotypy
n.
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The art or process of obtaining thermotypes.
Thermovoltaic
a.
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Of or relating to heat and electricity; especially, relating to thermal effects produced by voltaic action.
Theromorpha
n. pl.
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See Theriodonta.
Theropoda
n. pl.
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An order of carnivorous dinosaurs in which the feet are less birdlike, and hence more like those of an ordinary quadruped, than in the Ornithopoda. It includes the rapacious genera Megalosaurus, Creosaurus, and their allies.
Thesauri
pl.
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of Thesaurus
Thesaurus
n.
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A treasury or storehouse; hence, a repository, especially of knowledge; -- often applied to a comprehensive work, like a dictionary or cyclopedia.
These
pron.
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The plural of this. See This.
Thesicle
n.
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A little or subordinate thesis; a proposition.
Theses
pl.
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of Thesis
Thesis
n.
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A position or proposition which a person advances and offers to maintain, or which is actually maintained by argument.
Thesis
n.
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Hence, an essay or dissertation written upon specific or definite theme; especially, an essay presented by a candidate for a diploma or degree.
Thesis
n.
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An affirmation, or distinction from a supposition or hypothesis.