body heat

[ bod-ee heet ]
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noun
  1. Physiology. heat generated in the body of a living animal through processes such as metabolism and muscle activity: When body temperature is low, muscles can contract to produce body heat.A good down sleeping bag will provide insulation to keep your body heat from escaping if you’re winter camping.

Origin of body heat

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First recorded in 1860–65
  • Also called met·a·bol·ic heat [met-uh-bol-ik heet], /ˈmɛt əˌbɒl ɪk ˈhit/, animal heat .

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