athermancy

[ey-thur-muhn-see]

athermancy Definition

inability to conduct heat.

Using athermancy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "athermancy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The athermancy of the material made it an ideal insulator.

  • Example

    The athermancy of the glass kept the coffee hot for a long time.

Origins of athermancy

from Greek 'a-' meaning 'not' + 'thermē' meaning 'heat'

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Summary: athermancy in Brief

'Athermancy' [ey-thur-muhn-see] refers to the inability of a material to conduct heat. It is often used in scientific contexts, such as when discussing insulation or thermal properties of materials.