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  • adjective Of or pertaining to heat generated by biological processes.

Etymologies

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bio- +‎ thermal

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Examples

  • This gadget might be able to run off of biothermal heat and motion to capture energy, and store memory in a strip around the edge of the device.

    The Window Phone Concept by Seunghan Song » Yanko Design 2009

  • Digital Angel, which manufactures microchips for implantation in animals, has proposed using biothermal RFID chips in chickens as an early warning system for the avian flu.

    Science 2005

  • And the cosmetician told me that in France the government beleives so strongly in the healing powers of the biothermal water that makes up 70% of the calming cream that they have included it in public health care.

    Sooner than later, I promise 2006

  • Germany is already a world leader in clean coal and gas technology, as well as in solar, biothermal and wind power, so it makes complete sense for Merkel to want to encourage their expansion.

    The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed 2011

  • "This is a revolutionary concept of enhancing surgical training by practicing a virtual cryosurgical procedure," said Rabin, who is leading this project and is an expert in biothermal technology.

    Health News from Medical News Today 2009

  • "The other one is developing areas such as wind, geothermal and biothermal over time," he said.

    Townsville Bulletin Latest News 2008

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