thermogenesis

ther·mo·gen·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [thur-moh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌθɜr moʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/
- /θˌɜːmədʒˈenɪsˌɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thur-moh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌθɜr moʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/

Definitions of thermogenesis word

noun thermogenesis the production of heat, especially in an animal body by physiological processes. 1
noun thermogenesis the production of heat by metabolic processes 0
noun thermogenesis the production of heat, esp. by physiological action in an animal 0

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Origin of thermogenesis

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; thermo- + -genesis

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Parts of speech for Thermogenesis

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thermogenesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for thermogenesis

noun thermogenesis

candescence — glowing; incandescent.
combustion — Combustion is the act of burning something or the process of burning.
ignition — the act or fact of igniting; state of being ignited.
flaming — flame

All 4 Synonyms of thermogenesis

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