Definitions and Examples of thermal, heated, warmed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Relating to heat or temperature.
Example
The thermal energy from the sun can be harnessed to generate electricity.
Made warm or hot; having a high temperature.
Example
The heated debate between the two candidates lasted for hours.
Made slightly warm; having a moderate temperature.
Example
She enjoyed a cup of warmed milk before going to bed.
Key Differences: thermal vs heated vs warmed
- 1Thermal refers to anything related to heat or temperature.
- 2Heated implies a higher temperature than warmed.
- 3Warmed implies a moderate temperature that is not as high as heated.
Effective Usage of thermal, heated, warmed
- 1Science: Use thermal to describe processes or phenomena related to heat.
- 2Cooking: Use heated to describe food that has been cooked at a high temperature.
- 3Comfort: Use warmed to describe things that provide a moderate amount of warmth, such as blankets or drinks.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of nonthermal are thermal, heated, and warmed. These words describe the presence or absence of heat. Use thermal in scientific contexts, heated in cooking, and warmed for comfort.
