hydrothermal
noting or pertaining to the action of hot, aqueous solutions or gases within or on the surface of the earth.
Origin of hydrothermal
1Other words from hydrothermal
- hy·dro·ther·mal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for hydrothermal
/ (ˌhaɪdrəʊˈθɜːməl) /
of or relating to the action of water under conditions of high temperature, esp in forming rocks and minerals
Derived forms of hydrothermal
- hydrothermally, adverb
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Scientific definitions for hydrothermal
[ hī′drə-thûr′məl ]
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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