Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Of or relating to the internal heat of the earth.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Geothermic.
- noun A line connecting places having the same temperature at a given depth below the earth's surface. Geothermic degree.See
degree .
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- adjective pertaining to
heat energy extracted fromreservoirs in theearth 'sinterior
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective of or relating to the heat in the interior of the earth
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Examples
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In fact, the word "geothermal" comes from the Greek words geo (Earth) and therme
CNN.com 2009
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In fact, the word "geothermal" comes from the Greek words geo (Earth) and therme
CNN.com 2009
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I am so impressed with all the latest technology in geothermal energy-it makes so much sense using the natural resources under the earth for clean, efficient and renewable energy.
Sustainable Design Update » Blog Archive » 50 Green Engineering Blogs 2010
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Operating upon principles found in geothermal technology, this system is even more efficient than radiant flooring.
World Wildlife Fund Builds Carbon Neutral Headquarters | Inhabitat 2009
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‘High prices and climate change are definitely creating a renaissance in geothermal interest’
Volcanoes Are Latest ‘Solution’ To Solving World’s Energy Crisis | Disinformation 2008
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"We believe that our short term geothermal exploration program, which is well funded with nearly US$11 million raised since August 2009 and US$10 million in matching grants, will go a long way towards attracting prospective joint venture partners and moving our project to feasibility."
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"We believe that our short term geothermal exploration program, which is well funded with nearly US$11 million raised since August 2009 and US$10 million in matching grants, will go a long way towards attracting prospective joint venture partners and moving our project to feasibility."
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"We believe that our short term geothermal exploration program, which is well funded with nearly US$11 million raised since August 2009 and US$10 million in matching grants, will go a long way towards attracting prospective joint venture partners and moving our project to feasibility."
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The Energy Report: Greg, in one of your articles, you call geothermal the "sleeping giant" of renewable energy.
SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page The Energy Report 2009
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The Energy Report: Greg, in one of your articles, you call geothermal the "sleeping giant" of renewable energy.
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