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hy⋅dro⋅ther⋅mal

  [hahy-druh-thur-muhl]
–adjective Geology.
noting or pertaining to the action of hot, aqueous solutions or gases within or on the surface of the earth.
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Origin:
1840–50; hydro- 1 + thermal

Related forms:
hy⋅dro⋅ther⋅mal⋅ly, adverb
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hy·dro·ther·mal   (hī'drə-thûr'məl)   
adj.  

  1. Of or relating to hot water.

  2. Geology

    1. Of or relating to hot magmatic emanations rich in water.

    2. Of or relating to the rocks, ore deposits, and springs produced by such emanations.

hy'dro·ther'mal·ly adv.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: hy·dro·ther·mal
Pronunciation: "hI-dr&-'th&r-m&l
Function: adjective
: of or relating to hot water —hy·dro·ther·mal·ly /-m&-lE/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Science Dictionary
hydrothermal   (hī'drə-thûr'məl)  Pronunciation Key 
Relating to or produced by hot water, especially water heated underground by the Earth's internal heat. ◇ Hydrothermal energy is power that is generated using the Earth's hot water.
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