Download the app
educalingo
Search
We need to focus on green jobs: solar, wind, geothermal, biomass. There's so many opportunities. But other countries like China are getting ahead of the curve.
Alexi Giannoulias

Meaning of "geothermal" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

PRONUNCIATION OF GEOTHERMAL

geothermal  [ˌdʒiːəʊˈθɜːməl] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GEOTHERMAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Geothermal is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES GEOTHERMAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

geothermal

Geothermal gradient

Geothermal gradient is the rate of increasing temperature with respect to increasing depth in the Earth's interior. Away from tectonic plate boundaries, it is about 25 °C per km of depth in most of the world. Strictly speaking, geo-thermal necessarily refers to the Earth but the concept may be applied to other planets. The Earth's internal heat comes from a combination of residual heat from planetary accretion, heat produced through radioactive decay, and possibly heat from other sources. The major heat-producing isotopes in the Earth are potassium-40, uranium-238, uranium-235, and thorium-232. At the center of the planet, the temperature may be up to 7,000 K and the pressure could reach 360 GPa. Because much of the heat is provided by radioactive decay, scientists believe that early in Earth history, before isotopes with short half-lives had been depleted, Earth's heat production would have been much higher.

Definition of geothermal in the English dictionary

The definition of geothermal in the dictionary is of or relating to the heat in the interior of the earth.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GEOTHERMAL


diathermal
ˌdaɪəˈθɜːməl
electrothermal
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈθɜːməl
epithermal
ˌɛpɪˈθɜːməl
eurythermal
ˌjʊərɪˈθɜːməl
haematothermal
ˌhɛmətəʊˈθɜːməl
hematothermal
ˌhɛmətəʊˈθɜːməl
heterothermal
ˌhɛtərəʊˈθɜːməl
homeothermal
ˌhɒmɪəʊˈθɜːməl
homoiothermal
ˌhɒmɔɪəʊˈθɜːməl
homothermal
ˌhəʊməʊˈθɜːməl
hydrothermal
ˌhaɪdrəʊˈθɜːməl
hyperthermal
ˌhaɪpəˈθɜːməl
hypothermal
ˌhaɪpəʊˈθɜːməl
isogeothermal
ˌaɪsəʊˌdʒiːəʊˈθɜːməl
isothermal
ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːməl
nonthermal
ˌnɒnˈθɜːməl
photothermal
ˌfəʊtəʊˈθɜːməl
poikilothermal
ˌpɔɪkɪləʊˈθɜːməl
stenothermal
ˌstɛnəˈθɜːməl
thermal
ˈθɜːməl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GEOTHERMAL

geosynclinal
geosyncline
geotactic
geotactical
geotactically
geotaxis
geotechnic
geotechnical
geotechnology
geotectonic
geotectonically
geotextile
geotherm
geothermal power
geothermally
geothermic
geothermometer
geotropic
geotropically
geotropism

WORDS THAT END LIKE GEOTHERMAL

angiospermal
dermal
echinodermal
ectodermal
electrodermal
endodermal
endothermal
epidermal
exothermal
formal
hypodermal
intradermal
mesodermal
monospermal
osteodermal
perispermal
phellodermal
subdermal
subepidermal
transdermal
vermal

Synonyms and antonyms of geothermal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «geothermal» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF GEOTHERMAL

Find out the translation of geothermal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of geothermal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «geothermal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

地热
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

geotérmica
570 millions of speakers

English

geothermal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

भूतापीय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الطاقة الحرارية الأرضية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

геотермальная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

geotérmica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভূ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

géothermique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Geoterma
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Geothermie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

地熱の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

지열
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Geothermal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

địa nhiệt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புவிவெப்ப
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भूऔष्मिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

jeotermal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

geotermico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

geotermalnej
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

геотермальна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

geotermală
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γεωθερμική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

geotermiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

geotermisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

geotermisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of geothermal

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GEOTHERMAL»

The term «geothermal» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.285 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Quite widely used
87
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «geothermal» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of geothermal
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «geothermal».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GEOTHERMAL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «geothermal» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «geothermal» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about geothermal

EXAMPLES

4 QUOTES WITH «GEOTHERMAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word geothermal.
1
Alexi Giannoulias
We need to focus on green jobs: solar, wind, geothermal, biomass. There's so many opportunities. But other countries like China are getting ahead of the curve.
2
Garik Israelian
Connection between life and radioactive nuclei is straightforward. No life without tectonic activity, without volcanic activity. And we know very well that geothermal energy is mostly produced by decay of uranium, thorium, and potassium.
3
Bill McKibben
There is an urgent need to stop subsidizing the fossil fuel industry, dramatically reduce wasted energy, and significantly shift our power supplies from oil, coal, and natural gas to wind, solar, geothermal, and other renewable energy sources.
4
Greg Walden
Whether fuel cell system development in central Oregon, wind power generation along the Columbia Gorge, or geothermal energy in southern Oregon, investing in new energy sources makes America more energy independent while creating good paying, environmentally friendly jobs.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GEOTHERMAL»

Discover the use of geothermal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to geothermal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Geothermal HVAC
In-depth, practical details on geothermal HVAC systems This definitive guide covers commercial and residential geothermal heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technologies and explains how to take advantage of their money- and energy ...
Jay Egg, Brian Howard, 2010
2
Volcano and Geothermal Tourism: Sustainable Geo-resources ...
This comprehensive book covers the most important issues of this growing tourism sector whilst incorporating relevant global research, making it an essential resource for all in the field. Includes colour plates.
Patricia Erfurt-Cooper, Malcolm Cooper, 2010
3
Geothermal Heat Pumps: A Guide for Planning and Installing
This leading manual presents the most recent information and market developments in order to put any installer, engineer or architect in the position to design, select and install a domestic geothermal heat pump system.
Karl Ochsner, 2012
4
Geothermal Power Plants: Principles, Applications, Case ...
Provides coverage of all aspects of the utilization of geothermal energy for power generation from fundamental scientific and engineering principles International case studies from real plants provide a unique compilation of hard-to-obtain ...
Ronald DiPippo, 2012
5
Geothermal Reservoir Engineering
The book focuses particularly on the evaluation of potential sites and provides detailed guidance on the field management of the power plants built on them.
Malcolm Alister Grant, Paul F Bixley, 2011
6
Geothermal Energy: An Alternative Resource for the 21st Century
More than 20 countries generate electricity from geothermal resources and about 60 countries make direct use of geothermal energy. A ten-fold increase in geothermal energy use is foreseeable at the current technology level.
Harsh K. Gupta, Sukanta Roy, 2006
7
Geothermal Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment
Rigorously covering all aspects of geothermal energy, this book provides up-to-date scientific information that can be used to discern applications and regions best suited for geothermal energy.
William E. Glassley, 2011
8
Geothermal Energy Resources for Developing Countries
This text aims to be a driving force for an economically sound and sustainable development of developing countries.
D. Chandrasekharam, J. Bundschuh, 2002
9
The Smart Guide to Geothermal: How to Harvest Earth's Free ...
"Covers residential geothermal heating and cooling, including various system options and installation configurations, costs and payback issues, performance standards, and contractors.
Donal Blaise Lloyd, 2011
10
Solar and Geothermal Energy
Examines the history, technology, science, environmental, and social implications associated with developing and harnessing solar and geothermal energy.
John Tabak, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GEOTHERMAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term geothermal is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Climate Change: Geothermal Heating In West Antarctic Ice Sheet …
Scientists found traces of geothermal heat flux from under the West Antarctic ice sheet, which they say is part of its system's development and ... «Headlines & Global News, Jul 15»
2
First Geothermal Project Discharges Steam
Water, Irrigation and Energy Minister Alemayehu Tegenu and Japanese Ambassador Kazuhiro Suzuki launched the first geothermal well ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
3
Short Interest in U.S. Geothermal Expands By 12.5% (HTM)
U.S. Geothermal logo U.S. Geothermal (NYSE:HTM) saw a significant growth in short interest in the month of June. As of June 30th, there was ... «The Legacy, Jul 15»
4
Avondale addition goes all geothermal in Moore
Thanks to geothermal heating and cooling included as a standard feature in all 44 of Avondale's home sites in Moore, Oklahoma ... «NewsOK.com, Jul 15»
5
Ethiopia eyes untapped geothermal energy potential
“Ethiopia's total geothermal-energy potential stands at 7,000 megawatts,” Mekuria Lemma, strategy and investment director at the state-run ... «VideoNewsUs, Jul 15»
6
Chile's Enap, Italy's Enel to build South America's 1st geothermal plant
Enap CEO Marcelo Tokman told Pulso in an interview earlier this year that energy-hungry Chile has enormous geothermal potential but that the ... «Fox News Latino, Jul 15»
7
Steady State Geothermal Breaking New Ground in Renewable …
By leveraging dramatic utility cost savings of geothermal heat pump systems with new equity crowdfunding strategies, clean energy projects ... «AltEnergyMag, Jul 15»
8
Are There Stocks to Watch in Geothermal Energy?
That being said, despite the immense potential geothermal energy has to ... have sufficient economically viable Enhanced Geothermal System, ... «Motley Fool, Jul 15»
9
Researchers hope to double number of geothermal study sites
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Researchers with the University of Hawaii are looking to more than double the number of geothermal energy survey sites ... «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
10
Pertamina plans $2.5bn investment for geothermal energy projects …
Indonesian oil and gas firm Pertamina has allotted IDR33 trillion ($2.5bn) for the development of geothermal power plants in the country. «Power Technology, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Geothermal [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/geothermal>. May 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z